Shifting in Tourism Policies and Issues Encountered by Tourists After The Emergence of Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Tourism policies act as a pillar to ensure that the sector is properly handled in accordance with its laws and regulations. However, the emergence of the 2019 corona virus novel had raised international concerns which had an impact on the psychological, physical, social and environmental aspects of society. This study used a qualitative method, where data collection was carried out using a systematic literature review (SLR) from various published papers related to tourism policy, tourist behavior, and Covid-19. The data analysis process will be assisted by the electronic software system NVivo and VOSviewer. This study aims to examine the shift in policy and tourism issues faced by tourists after the emergence of the sars-Cov-2 (covid19) virus which affects tourism behavior to ensure that tourists and tourism actors will meet with each other's current understanding. tourism patterns. Based on the results of the analysis, policy intervention does affect the shift in tourism behavior both from internal and external factors. Transitional problems faced by tourists have been identified from various external and internal aspects, such as limited choice of destinations, strict new policies, hidden travel costs, and people's mindsets.

Keywords:    Covid-19, Tourism Issues, Travel, Psychology, Measures & Policy