COVID-19: potential effects on Chinese citizens' lifestyle and travel

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Wen J., KOZAK M., Yang S., Liu F.

TOURISM REVIEW, vol.76, no.1, pp.74-87, 2020 (SSCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 76 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1108/tr-03-2020-0110
  • Journal Name: TOURISM REVIEW
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, IBZ Online, ABI/INFORM, CAB Abstracts, Hospitality & Tourism Complete, Hospitality & Tourism Index, Veterinary Science Database, DIALNET
  • Page Numbers: pp.74-87
  • Keywords: COVID-19, Lifestyle, Travel behaviour, Post-disaster, Collectivist orientation, China, DESTINATION IMAGE, TOURISM DEMAND, PACKAGE TOURS, COMMUNITY, IMPACTS, PERCEPTIONS, RESILIENCE, MOTIVATION, INTENTION, RECOVERY
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose - The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is projected to have adverse consequences on the global tourism and hospitality industry. This paper aims to examine how the outbreak may alter Chinese tourists' lifestyle choices, travel behaviour and tourism preferences in the short and long term.