Affiliation:
1. Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia
Abstract
The COVID-19 acute respiratory syndrome pandemic completely stopped global tourism. Many countries have responded quickly to the situation with a package of measures to help minimize the negative effects of the pandemic on tourism. These impacts are negatively perceived by local population of examined areas which may lead to either uncontrollable tourism development or to dislike of locals in tourism development. Sustainable rural development index for years of 2019 and 2020 was calculated in order to define whether tourism development is under the limits of sustainability. To help to understand the development of tourism and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a SWOT analysis was conducted.