Strategies for post-Covid-19 prospects of Sabah’s tourist market – Reactions to shocks caused by pandemic or reflection for sustainable tourism?

Goh, Hong Ching

doi:10.1016/j.resglo.2021.100056

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“…Tourism is one of the important economic sectors in Sabah. Between 2013 and 2020, more than 50% of the international tourists arriving in Sabah were from East Asia, mainly from China [ 15 ]. Therefore, one possibility is that the cases involved in this outbreak somehow came into contact with tourists who may have been infected.…”

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Mumps outbreak in university students: first detection of mumps virus genotype F in Borneo

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Background In October 2016, a mumps outbreak occurred among the students living in the on-campus dormitory of a public university located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. This study aimed to investigate the outbreak and identify the genotype of the mumps virus (MuV) strain that was involved in the outbreak. Main body During the outbreak, one 21-year-old and four 20-year-old males staying in the same dormitory building were reported to have developed symptoms of mumps. Of these, two students were available during the investigation for sample collection to detect MuV by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) of the 639-bp fragment encompassing the entire small hydrophobic (SH) gene. Nucleotide sequencing of the amplicon and phylogenetic analysis using the neighbor-joining method was performed to determine the MuV genotype. Of the two buccal swab samples, one was positive for MuV. The MuV strain in this sample belonged to genotype F and it was clustered together with genotype F strains from China with 96.84–99.68% nucleotide identity. Conclusions Genotype F has limited circulation and is endemic in mainland China. Genotype F strains occasionally reported from other countries were epidemiologically linked to China. This study is the first to report a case of genotype F MuV in Malaysia and no epidemiological link could be established with mainland China. The results provide important information that can assist in strategic planning to improve the prevention and control of mumps infection in Malaysia.

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Mumps outbreak in university students: first detection of mumps virus genotype F in Borneo

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“…In recent months, some articles have focused on the long-term effects associated with the pandemic. Among these, Ching Goh [69] focused on the strategies proposed within the touristic industry and by the government for overcome the current crisis for a better tourism. The author also found that few studies have addressed health-related crises in developing countries such as Malaysia and even fewer studies have addressed the threat of tourism sector epidemics.…”

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“…The author also found that few studies have addressed health-related crises in developing countries such as Malaysia and even fewer studies have addressed the threat of tourism sector epidemics. Therefore, as Ching Goh [69] states, recovery will greatly depend on the availability of vaccines and the confidence to travel for holidays, as UNWTO has also indicated. Instead, according to Praveen [70], hoteliers, during the stop phase, could be used as vaccination distribution centres and designated by tour guides to coordinate vaccine groups.…”

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A Review of Research on Tourism Industry, Economic Crisis and Mitigation Process of the Loss: Analysis on Pre, During and Post Pandemic Situation

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Throughout time, the global tourism industry and economy have been significantly affected by disasters and crises. At present, COVID-19 represents one of these disasters as it has been causing a serious economic downturn with huge implications in tourism. In this review paper, we have analysed more than 100 papers regarding the effect and consequences of a pandemic on tourism and related industries, the economic situation in countries and areas, and mitigation of the loss incurred due to pandemic situations. The article (1) is based on past research on tourism and economy, (2) examines the effects of a pandemic on listed sectors and mitigation processes, and (3) suggests future research and approaches to help progress the field. We have gathered and categorised the literature reviews into several parts. In addition, we have listed the name of authors, journal names, books, websites, and relevant data.

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“…Therefore, despite the holidaymakers' rebuilding confidence, "an integrated approach at the destination level" is mandatory. In the scholar's optimistic perspective, stakeholders should take advantage of the "opportunity to reflect on the preexisting issues on tourism and reset the current approach for a more responsible and sustainable tourism industry in the future"; moreover, they should "establish supportive policies and defend mechanisms from over-dependency on tourism and reverse the impacts of over-tourism both culturally and environmentally" (Goh, 2021). Among the strategies proposed by him in order to ensure the sustainability and development of tourism but also social justice and the communities' resilience in the crisis include "more detailed segmentation and careful planning integrating tourism into part of the sustainable development of Sabah", "more inclusive planning of infrastructure to benefit the society in general", "a more integrated approach to relieve the over-dependency of tourism", which demands "the diversification of livelihood options in the state" (Goh, 2021).…”

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An analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the number of tourists arriving in Romania using the correspondence factor analysis

Aivaz

Micu

2021

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Due to the restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also to the reluctance of the consumers to travel, tourism is one of the most affected sectors worldwide. Romania was no exception to this truth, as most vacations were canceled, and travel budgets were cut. However, Romanians have not lost their appetite for travel, opting, as will be seen in this study, for holidays in their own country, for destinations as close to home as possible, with the possibility of canceling without a penalty. Those who chose foreign destinations preferred Bulgaria, Greece or Turkey. This paper aims to carry out a dynamic analysis of the number of tourists arriving in Romania in the 2018-2020 period by two distinct categories: Romanian tourists and foreign tourists, and to identify the links between the statistical variables: year and region. Our conclusion was that 2020 was the year of the rediscovery of Romania by Romanians, this pandemic representing a chance to reposition our country among European destinations.

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Strategies for post-Covid-19 prospects of Sabah’s tourist market – Reactions to shocks caused by pandemic or reflection for sustainable tourism?

Cited by 34 publications

References 47 publications

Mumps outbreak in university students: first detection of mumps virus genotype F in Borneo

Mumps outbreak in university students: first detection of mumps virus genotype F in Borneo

A Review of Research on Tourism Industry, Economic Crisis and Mitigation Process of the Loss: Analysis on Pre, During and Post Pandemic Situation

An analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the number of tourists arriving in Romania using the correspondence factor analysis

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