Pandemic (COVID-19) Implications: Recommendations for the Events and Tourism Industry

COVID-19 Implications: Recommendations for the Events and Tourism Industry

Authors

  • Godwin-Charles Ogbeide White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management-Purdue University Northwest

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18060/24826

Keywords:

COVID-19, Pandemic, Virtual Meeting and Event, Hybrid Meeting and Event, COVID-19 Prevention, COVID-19 Symptoms

Abstract

This article reviews The implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the events and tourism industry. The negative impact of COVID-19 on hotel performance worldwide was identified. Also, the effect of shutdown for a short period was compared worldwide. The lesson learned identifies the events and tourism trends during a pandemic and ideas for the survival of the events and tourism industry during a pandemic. Recommendations were also drawn for events and tourism professionals for advancing virtual or hybrid meetings or events during a pandemic.

Author Biography

Godwin-Charles Ogbeide, White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management-Purdue University Northwest

Dr. Godwin-Charles Ogbeide is a Professor of Strategy & Hospitality in the College of Business at Purdue University Northwest. He is the Director of the White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. His research interests are in the areas of strategic leadership and hospitality, as well as the implications of leadership policies and marketing strategies on stakeholders’ behavior and well-being. He is an active member and leader of many professional organizations, active board member of various non-for-profit organizations, published author, public speaker, and winner of numerous international as well as national awards. His awards include teaching excellence, research excellence, visionary, and innovation awards. He is an expert in hospitality and customer experience with over 30 years of combined experience in the hospitality industry.

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Published

2020-12-27

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2020): Fall

Section

General Review

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