Impact of COVID – 19 on Inbound Tourism in India

Nanita Tyagi, Shipra Saxena

Abstract


 

This study was intended to explore the re-opening avenues and opportunities  to re-establish the glory of tourism industry and allied sectors, also analysis of different impact factors on tourism industry and economic growth. To achieve this status we had to investigate various digital-non-digital sources. We also inquireed the facts about tourism activities from different sources like tour operators, travel agents or hotel management etc. Aanalysis was done using descriptive and analytical study design having meticulous record review. We delved into the pre and post economic scenarios of Indian tourism using economic indicators.(25) The  aim of this study was to evaluate the quantum of impact on tourism and economic growth after the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.


Keywords


Tourism, re-opening business models,India,COVID-19 pandemic.

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