SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN TIMES OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Abstract

As a result of the pandemic and implicitly the travel restrictions imposed to limit the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, several tourist trends have been identified, including preference for domestic tourism, travel packages with more flexible cancellation policies, features for safety and health, and finally the desire to travel sustainably and create a positive impact on local communities. In this context, the paper aims to analyse the need and opportunity of sustainable tourism development in times of Covid-19 pandemic.