The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and impact on tourism activities

In this study, it is aimed to determine;current and future potential effects of the outbreak which is defined as the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) emerged Wuhan in China (Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health-19 Covid-19 Guide 2020:5;WHO, Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak, 2020) on tourism activities In accordance with this purpose;research data were collected through document analysis, which are constantly updated on the official website of the World Health Organization (WHO), regarding the outbreak, which poses a serious threat to the public health in terms of its effects Between 31 December 2019 and 10 March 2020, data related to the measures affecting the tourism sector such as the ban on entry and exit to countries applied by national governments, quarantines, international sports and art activities, travel restrictions, etc were evaluated within the scope of the study In addition, the reports and warnings of the World Tourism Organization (WTO) on the subject are also included in the study The impressions obtained as a result of the study findings indicate that the new coronavirus will create damages that can be felt for a long time in the economies of the country, and that the tourism sector will be directly affected by these losses