Beach tourists behavior and beach management strategy under the ongoing prevention and control of the COVID-19 pandemic: A case study of Qingdao, China

Impact of domestic tourism on economy under COVID-19: The perspective of tourism satellite accounts

“…In particular, the proportion of value added by ecological conservation and the scenic spot administration industry has doubled. This distinction echoes previous studies showing that tourists tend to favor ecological tourism ( Li, Ding, Zheng, & Sui, 2021 ) or natural areas ( Donaire et al, 2021 ) and are apt to avoid urban destinations and crowded spaces. Hall et al (2020) also pointed out visitors' preferences for less congested destinations.…”

“…As the present study demonstrates, perceived risk is a major travel impediment ( Dryhurst et al, 2020 ). Safety and health represent key concerns when tourists plan trips ( Donaire et al, 2021 ; Higgins-Desbiolles, 2020 ; Li et al, 2021 ). These considerations carry valuable implications for destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and tourism enterprises.…”

“…These considerations carry valuable implications for destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and tourism enterprises. For instance, destinations should be motivated to strengthen hygiene measures ( Li et al, 2021 ) and enhance pandemic-related informational transparency. Businesses such as hotels have been forced to implement stricter hygiene management ( Hao, Xiao, & Chon, 2020 ) and to adopt mechanical and digital service systems to reduce human interaction ( Bae & Chang, 2021 ).…”

Cruise tourism in the context of COVID-19: Dilemmas and solutions

“…The cruise ship industry has been heavily impacted by COVID-19 ( Frittelli, 2020 ). During the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the coastal states lacked experience in addressing cruise pandemic responses ( EU Healthy Gateways, 2021 ; Li et al, 2021 ; Bustos et al, 2021 ), and nearly 100 countries and regions closed their borders and banned the arrival of cruise ships (Cruise Critic, 2020 ). Cruise lines were practically shut down ( Laskowski, 2020 ).…”

Degradation of plastics associated with the COVID-19 pandemic

“…Hence, it is necessary to implement environmental management strategies in order to safeguard the stability of marine ecosystems and human health. L. Li et al (2021) and S. Li et al (2021) suggest the implementation of specific garbage containers for PPE, as well as providing guidance for tourists to properly dispose of their wastes, and beach disinfection procedures. These strategies must be accompanied by continuous waste generation monitoring and control.…”