UNCOVERING THE CHALLENGES: POST-COVID ANALYSES OF THE STATE POLICIES, HEALTH MEASURES AND DIPLOMATIC INITIATIVES TO BOOST TOURISM
Keywords:
state measures, tourism, post-Covid era, diplomacy, international relationsAbstract
The coronavirus showed the power to paralyze the societies and their economies on a global level. The Covid-19 pandemic hit world tourism hard and left deep consequences as well. Therefore, this scientific paper delves into the intricate landscape of touristic politics in the aftermath of the Cоvid-19 pandemic, exploring how states strategically navigate policies to bolster tourist numbers. The paper presents and reviews the available information on how tourism was affected by the pandemic, endangered jobs, and ways in which countries are dealing with the consequences. The study scrutinizes the evolution of health measures, emphasizing the pivotal role played in reshaping tourism landscapes. Additionally, it dissects diplomatic endeavors employed by states to collaboratively address challenges and foster a conducive environment for tourism resurgence. By examining these interconnected elements, the paper throughout theoretical- descriptive method sheds light on the dynamic post-pandemic era, offering insights crucial for policymakers and stakeholders in the tourism sector.
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