Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has had detrimental effects on all industries, including tourism. The current study aims to identify and examine the business survival strategies that companies in the tourism and hospitality industry in Bali, the main tourism destination in Indonesia have pursued during the pandemic. A qualitative research approachwas implemented by interviewing relevant stakeholders across six sub-sectors in Bali (travel agencies, hotels, restaurants, destination management organizations, gift shops, and event organizers). Based on a systematic analysis of themes, a typology of four main strategies is proposed: efficiency, adaptation, shifting the target markets, and innovation. These strategies provide important insights for other companies in this industry and other fields, within and beyond Southeast Asia.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | COVID-19 and the Evolving Business Environment in Asia |
Subtitle of host publication | The Hidden Impact on the Economy, Business and Society |
Publisher | Springer Singapore |
Pages | 145-172 |
Number of pages | 28 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789811927492 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789811927485 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2022 |
Keywords
- Bali
- Business survival
- COVID-19
- Indonesia
- Recovery strategy
- Tourism and hospitality