A Review of the Pre- and Post-COVID-19 Effects on the Tourism and Entertainment Industries

Abstract

The outbreak of the deadly coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) miserably ruined the desire and expectations of everyone in the entire world. The severity of the virus not only affected the health of an individual but also pushed the world economy into disaster. Most of the countries subsided it through temporary lockdown and partially secured human life by employing vaccines and other remedies. However, the impact of Covid-19 was considered a challenge for many in terms of survival and sustainability. Hence this chapter has attempted to identify several issues about the impact of Covid-19 and provided some intelligent solutions for sustainable recovery. In this regard, the study has chosen two industries, i.e. tourism and entertainment, which contribute to a balanced economy for the growth and development of any nation. The impact study of Covid-19 will be helpful for academicians, researchers, and policymakers to identify the problems and to overcome the challenges associated with the epidemic through intelligent solutions.