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Mountain Destinations and COVID-19: An Overview of Impacts and Implications

In: COVID-19, Tourist Destinations and Prospects for Recovery

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  • Bushra Choudhary

    (DTHM, Jamia Millia Islamia)

  • Saima Kareem

    (DTHM, Jamia Millia Islamia)

  • Abdul Qadir

    (DTHM, Jamia Millia Islamia)

  • Sarah Hussain

    (DTHM, Jamia Millia Islamia)

Abstract

Mountain destinations have always been the most preferred destinations among tourists. Before the pandemic, many tourists travelled to mountain destinations for various reasons, such as connecting with nature, experiencing peace and undertaking adventure tourism activities. Studies that explore how mountain destinations were impacted by the pandemic, however, are scant. This chapter, therefore, explores the impacts and implications of COVID-19 on mountain destinations. The study utilises secondary data in magazines, tourism journals, blogs, newspaper articles, governmental websites and reports. The study found that COVID-19 had direct and indirect impacts on mountain destinations due to the various restrictions imposed by countries to reduce the spread of the virus. However, the study found that while COVID-19 had long-term adverse impacts on mountains’ economies, the imposed restrictions, on the other hand, promoted healthier environments following reductions in fossil fuel consumption due to reduced economic activities.

Suggested Citation

  • Bushra Choudhary & Saima Kareem & Abdul Qadir & Sarah Hussain, 2023. "Mountain Destinations and COVID-19: An Overview of Impacts and Implications," Springer Books, in: Kaitano Dube & Godwell Nhamo & MP Swart (ed.), COVID-19, Tourist Destinations and Prospects for Recovery, chapter 0, pages 101-112, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-22257-3_6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-22257-3_6
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