Tourism Mobility and the Challenges of Coronavirus Pandemic (Covid-19) in Nigeria
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2023
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Journal for Re Attach Therapy and Developmental Diversities
Abstract
People have always been on the move throughout human history for diverse reasons including economic, political,
social, and religious. Tourism, which entails relocating from one location to another for pleasure, is another factor
in human migration. Nigeria has adopted measures to lessen the effects of Covid-19 on aspects of tourism
including air travel, hospitality, leisure, and entertainment. This study focuses on the Covid-19 outbreak in
Nigeria, with reference to Osun state. The difficulties of mobility as they relate to tourism, as well as the survival
challenges of its allied industries are also investigated. The study relied on primary data and a descriptive research
design. In-depth interviews with important informants, primarily from the tourism business, were also conducted.
This was augmented with secondary data, and the results were then thematically and content-analyzed. According
to the study's results, the hospitality, transportation, and entertainment sectors saw low patronage and revenue
losses. But when business owners' expenses and obligations grew, they were forced to take drastic actions,
including downsizing and firm closure, among others. In conclusion, methods other than monetary and fiscal
stimulus were advised for business owners in order to maintain employment in this crucial and labour-intensive
area of the economy.