RepublicOf the Philippines

STI College of Ormoc

Ormoc City, Leyte

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements

For the Subject
Macro Perspective of Tourism and
Hospitality

Submitted by:
Loberos, Jaya Mae S.

Submitted to:
Mr. Jefferson C. Lacson
Subject Instructor
Group number: Section: BSHM 1101
Members: Loberos, Jaya Mae S.
Tourism Organization: Tourist & COVID-19

Objective: Objectives Ensure tourism regains its position as a provider of decent jobs,
stable income, and the protection of our culture and natural heritage.
What is your reaction upon analyzing the article?
The article has so most information to give us about the topic of how the Covid-19 pandemic affects
the tourism industry. We are really sad and shocked about what happened in the tourism industry and
the tourism economy. Tourism is one of the sectors most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,
impacting economies, livelihood, public services, and opportunities on all continents. All parts of its
vast value chain have been affected. Many cultural heritage practices such as traditional festivals and
gatherings have been halted or postponed, and with the closure of markets for handicrafts, products,
and other goods, indigenous women’s revenues have been particularly impacted. Almost 90% of
countries have closed World Heritage Site, which immense socio-economic consequences for
communities reliant on tourism. Further, 90% of museums closed, and 13% may never reopen. The
COVID-19 outbreak has brought our world to a standstill with unparalleled and unforeseen impact in
all aspects ranging from our lives, economies, societies and our livelihood and thus creating a growing
risk of a global recession coupled by massive loss of jobs. (UNWTO, 2020) Based on the latest
developments (quarantine measures, travel bans & border closures in most of Europe, which
represents 50% of international tourism, and in many countries of the Americas, Africa and the Middle
East), the evolutions in Asia and the Pacific and the patterns of previous crises (2003 SARS and
2009 global economic crisis), UNWTO estimates international tourist arrivals could decline by 20% to
30% in 2020 translating into a loss of 300 to 450 US$ billion in international tourism receipts (exports).

Proposal:
Countries in which the economy strongly relies on tourism easily fall victim to severe poverty
problems. The consequences of the pandemic to the tourism industry are unprecedented. Is there
anything we can do to mitigate the impact?

A new product
To resume tourism, the industry needs to consider new business models and products that fit safety
compliance rules, while remaining attractive to travelers and generating profit. One proposal is the
development of ‘’virus-free zones’’. Destinations that can successfully offer a virus free environment
can become new tourism hotspots.

Virus-free zones
The development of virus-free zones won’t not an easy task, and strict safety and compliance
protocols must be in place to ensure its sustainability. It requires close collaboration between
government bodies such as urban planning and local centers for health and safety, and hospitality
businesses ranging from transport operators and cleaning companies to hotel and restaurant
businesses. Yet, as seen in the economic forecasts, the return on investment for local economies is
worth it.
Before declaring a zone as virus free and deciding about its size, a careful evaluation of natural
morphology, use of land, facilities, infrastructure and tourism contribution to local economies would
be required. Urban planners would call this assessment zoning and labelling. Here are some of the
virus free zone characteristics:

Isolation

Virus-free zones could be a broader geographic area of one country. For example, an island. Natural
morphology is an important factor of isolation. Smaller zones such as an all-inclusive large resort after
a period of self-isolation can be smaller scale zones as well.

Restriction

Physical interaction with people from other areas would be subject to restrictions, but totally free
inside the virus free zone.

Sustainability

Virus-free zones may expand only to the extent that tourism contributes to the economy without
deteriorating anyone’s life. A virus free zone can only be small enough to secure safety from virus and
large enough to include necessary facilities and infrastructures (i.e. schools, hospitals). The impact of
those living and working within these zones must be taken into consideration, as they can’t leave the
zone without the risk in contamination once they return.

Capacity

Destinations should evaluate their bearing capacity in relation to their healthcare systems.

Action Plan:

https://webunwto.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2020-05/UNWTO-Global-Guidelines-
to-Restart-Tourism.pdfan action plan focused on thehttps://webunwto.s3.eu-west-
1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2020-05/UNWTO-Priorities-for-Global-Tourism-Recovery.pdf

Rebuilding tourism is a priority, but the sector must become more sustainable and resilient in the
future boosted hopes for recovery but challenges remain, with the sector expected to remain in
survival mode until well into 2021.

Domestic tourism has restarted and is helping to mitigate the impact on jobs and businesses in some
destinations. However, real recovery will only be possible when international tourism returns. This
requires global co-operation and evidence-based solutions so travel restrictions can be safely lifted.

The survival of businesses throughout the tourism ecosystem is at risk without continued government
support and although governments have taken impressive action to cushion the blow to tourism, to
minimize job losses and to build recovery in 2021 and beyond, more needs to be done, and in a more
coordinated way. Key policy priorities include:

Restoring traveler confidence

Supporting tourism businesses to adapt and survive

Promoting domestic tourism and supporting safe return of international tourism

Providing clear information to travelers and businesses, and limiting uncertainty (to the extent
possible)

Evolving response measures to maintain capacity in the sector and address gaps in supports

Strengthening co-operation within and between countries

Building more resilient, sustainable tourism

While flexible policy solutions are needed to enable the tourism economy to live alongside the virus in
the short to medium term, it is important to look beyond this and take steps to learn from the crisis,
which has revealed gaps in government and industry preparedness and response capacity. Co-
ordinated action across governments at all levels and the private sector is essential.

The crisis is an opportunity to rethink tourism for the future. Tourism is at a crossroads and the
measures put in place today will shape the tourism of tomorrow. Governments need to consider the
longer-term implications of the crisis, while capitalizing on digitalization, supporting the low carbon
transition, and promoting the structural transformation needed to build a stronger, more sustainable
and resilient tourism economy.