A Commentary on Risk and Resilience in the Hospitality, Tourism, Aviation and Events Industry: Responses to COVID –19 and Lessons Learned
Abstract
This paper will provide a commentary on the impacts of Covid-19 on the hospitality industry. It will examine the response of hotels in the USA and the Caribbean to Covid-19 and the implications. It will also look at the impacts on the aviation, events and restaurants sectors and the responses and challenges at the destination level. Finally, a synthesis of lessons learned from this disaster and best practices of risk mitigation across these sectors will conclude the discussion. Keywords: COVID-19, Impacts, Hospitality Industry, Strategies of Risk and Resilience, Lockdowns
Fields of Study & Subjects
COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research
Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- ChiPrints (University of Chichester)
- Volume
- 4
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 82–93
- Publication date
- 29 May 2026
- Language
- EN