Abstract
Tourists’ intentions show many changing dynamics, both in terms of destination and accommodation selection. These changes in dynamics are seasonal and significantly affected by trends. Therefore, after an infectious disease outbreak, as is the case with COVID-19 caused by a new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2, these dynamics change on an entirely different level and are so far unknown. Contextual research was conducted to define and analyze the impacts of SARS-CoV-2 on Azores residents’ tourism accommodations plans in 2020 by examining their intentions. The most frequent choice was to spend 2020 vacations at the vacation residences of family or friends (24.3%), followed by approximately 20% who chose three- to four-star hotels. A considerable increase in rural tourism accommodation selection intentions was noticed, obtaining the third position with 13.7%, followed by local accommodation (guest house) with 12.1% of the selection intentions. The study concludes that there are massive consequences of the SARS-CoV-2 crisis at the level of holiday choices and social isolation concerns for this ultra-peripheral territory.
Highlights
The SARS-CoV-2 outbreak at the end of 2019 has demanded profound shifts in our societies [1,2,3,4,5,6]
The financial situation of businesses and individuals is degraded, especially in sectors most exposed to the immediate effects of the crisis, such as tourism
The economic impact of the health crisis will depend greatly on the responses undertaken at different levels: individual behavior, businesses and workers, national governments, and international entities
Summary
The SARS-CoV-2 outbreak at the end of 2019 has demanded profound shifts in our societies [1,2,3,4,5,6]. Unprecedented changes are occurring in the tourism industry [9,10,11,12,13,14] In this regard, many authors and studies state that tourism represents one of the most dynamic economic activities and possibly has the most significant potential for growth in the world [15,16]. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council [22], it is estimated that this sector contributes 10% to the world GDP. It generates one in 10 jobs, and its business volume equals or exceeds that of other vital sectors such as exports of oil, food products, or automobiles
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