Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on tourism geographies of Bangladesh: study on Sylhet region

Sufian, Abu; Hoque, Mohammad Jahirul

doi:10.1007/s10708-022-10690-9

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“…For example, in the Sylhet region, about 70-95% of restaurants in various tourist spots have suspended their operations or closed their doors, as the number of domestic and foreign tourists has decreased by 70-80%. Entrepreneurs were forced to lay off their employees, who retrained and went to work for other businesses in order to survive (Sufian and Hoque, 2023).…”

Section: Wings Of Tourism Sectormentioning

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A Reflection of Covid-19 Pandemic on the Tourism Sector in Bangladesh: Financial and Economic Aspects

Khan,

Chowdhury,

Stavska

et al. 2024

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Bangladesh has been experiencing the tourism industry as one of the most potential sectors proving a great contribution to the economy in recent years. However, at the beginning of 2020, this sector has transformed reversely by the consequences of the outbreak of COVID-19. Continuous restrictions on movement in domestic and international borders make the tourism sector employees jobless and generate fewer turnovers. This research attempts to quantify the adverse effect of COVID-19 on the tourism sector as well as the country's economy, spheres of tourism and business and suggests some short-term and long-term approaches to recover the situation. The study draws a contrast between past and present year trends, from where we may get vigorous and prevailing information about the pandemic significance and may contribute to initiating and implementing some suitable tactics for retrieval from the state in further heightening the tourism industry. This study may aid in the better understanding and identification of the demands of the general public in terms of tourism by the relevant authorities in the tourist sector. This will also assist in developing the potential of domestic tourism and preparing the tourism sites in Bangladesh for the post-pandemic phase by implementing appropriate measures in the short term.

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Section: Wings Of Tourism Sectormentioning

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A Reflection of Covid-19 Pandemic on the Tourism Sector in Bangladesh: Financial and Economic Aspects

Khan,

Chowdhury,

Stavska

et al. 2024

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“…Ecotourism has a direct impact on the natural habitat (Wang et al, 2019). Numerous external reasons, such as natural catastrophes, pandemics, and riots, may wreak havoc on the industry and the economy of nations that depend on it to provide new employment opportunities (Sufian & Hoque, 2022;Rosselló et al, 2020;Sönmez & Graefe, 1998). The skeptics' viewpoint can be refuted by illuminating the sectors where extra effort is needed and suggesting a more effective, and efficient strategy for keeping CEs in good condition.…”

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Role of Constructed Environment for Tourism Development: A Global Trend Analysis base on Triangulated Review

Zimik,

Barman

2023

J. Bus. Manag. Econ. Development.

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The study employs a pragmatic approach to comprehend the constructed environment as a means for propelling tourism industries. Various relevant works of literature are taken into account in analyzing the impact of the constructed environment and its significance to tourism. The objectives of the study are twofold. First, it reviews the constructed environment in detail considering it in three sub-sets. These are the frame; sustenance; and nature. Second, it analyzes the global status of the constructed environment concerning tourism development. The study highlights the research lacuna to draw convincing conclusions about why the constructed environment signifies the growth of the sector. The key takeaway point from the study is the earnest need for a developed constructed environment for development of the industries. The study concludes with suggestive notes to various stakeholders to be conscious enough in understanding tourist psychology, policymaking, and resource management; which will result in economic vitality.

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“…Relying on the secondary data related to tourism industry, Chowdhury et al (2020), Deb & Nafi (2020), Hafsa, (2020), Horaira (2021 conducted studies on the impacts of the outbreak on the overall tourism activities in Bangladesh and found that the industry is severely affected by the COVID-19. Besides, Akter et al (2021) and Sufian & Hoque (2022) studied the impact of the outbreak on regional tourism development of Cumilla and Sylhet district respectively. Focusing on the restaurant businesses of the Rajshahi city corporation area only, Sarder et al ( 2022) assessed the socio-economic impacts of COVID-19.…”

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The Socio-Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on the Tourism Industry of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh

2022

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Though a substantial number of studies have been conducted regarding the impacts of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Bangladesh's overall tourism and hospitality industry, no studies were found on the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), highland that hosts plenty of natural tourism treasures, and diversified indigenous culture, and attracts a significant portion of tourists from home and abroad. Hence, this study aims at exploring the social and economic impacts of COVID-19 outbreak on tourism and hospitality sector of the CHT. The study is qualitative in nature where the semi-structured (face-to-face in-depth interview) method is employed to collect the data from three hill districts (Rangamati, Bandarban and Khagrachhari) of CHT. The study identifies a number of social and economic impacts including loss of jobs and income, social dignity, impeded children education and family health care, addiction on electronic screens etc. of the stakeholders of tourism industry due to the outbreak. For mitigating the impacts and the quickest recovery, the study proposes some policy guidelines which are expected to help the policymakers such as the Government of Bangladesh (GoB), affiliated ministries, Hill District Councils (HDC), and other authoritative bodies of tourism and hospitality industry of CHT.

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on tourism geographies of Bangladesh: study on Sylhet region

Cited by 5 publications

References 36 publications

A Reflection of Covid-19 Pandemic on the Tourism Sector in Bangladesh: Financial and Economic Aspects

A Reflection of Covid-19 Pandemic on the Tourism Sector in Bangladesh: Financial and Economic Aspects

Role of Constructed Environment for Tourism Development: A Global Trend Analysis base on Triangulated Review

The Socio-Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on the Tourism Industry of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh

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