Author:
Hasenzahl Lea,Ghezili Soha,Cantoni Lorenzo
Abstract
AbstractThis paper shows a first analysis of the experiences and challenges of studying tourism during the times of the COVID-19 pandemic. 14 tourism students from two higher education institutions in Europe participated in three focus group discussions. One generation of these students started their education in presence and had to shift online with the start of the pandemic, while the other generation started their education knowing that lessons would be mainly online. Authors used qualitative content analysis to analyze the participants’ statements. As a result of the analysis, several themes emerged, and students contextualized eLearning as an education method for a future without COVID-19.
Funder
International Federation of IT and Travel Tourism
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
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