Strategies for the post-pandemic recovery of tourism in Portugal

Abstract

Abstract

The Covid 19 pandemic brought many negative repercussions in various sectors worldwide and few were the branches that escaped a decrease in revenues. Tourism in Portugal was not an exception and throughout this article I analyze the importance of this sector for the country, contextualize the situation of this sector pre pandemic and during the pandemic period. Based on certain news and opinions of professionals in this area, I identify several crucial areas such as gastronomy and security that associated to tourism can lead this sector to reach the same level as before this plight. Finally, I also point out some strategies that help achieve this goal.