The article is aimed at researching possible changes in the tourism sector after the end of the pandemic caused by coronavirus It is noted that even today the countries have begun to take important steps to overcome the emerging problems The restrictive measures, which have been imposed almost all over the world, and especially the closure of interstate borders, have caused significant damage to the tourism industry During this period, some airlines were on the verge of bankruptcy, millions of people lost their jobs or had to stop working Hotels, restaurants, travel companies, shops need immediate government support, due to the financial consequences of the crisis The budgets of the EU Member States suffered billions in losses The Committee on Transport and Tourism of the European Parliament has proposed to prepare a special plan to help the tourism business in the near future Health, safety and protection of guests, employees and business partners should be the most important priorities in each country, regardless of the extent of the damage caused by coronavirus The need to introduce special certificates, which will ensure that the institutions that received them, fully comply with the highest standards of safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and in the case of coronavirus detection, the guest will be provided with all necessary medical care After the stabilization of the situation due to the pandemic, people will continue to travel Places with a safer epidemiological situation will be a priority In addition, most tourists will seek to make their holiday as cheap as possible, choosing more budget holiday destinations, accommodation and transportation It is also important that travel companies and related industries take all necessary measures to protect travelers during the entire tour The stabilization of the tourism sector is directly related to the recovery of the entire economy of the country
Tourism during a pandemic: implications and prospects