The Perfect Storm: Navigating and Surviving the COVID-19 Crisis

Fandy Tjiptono, Ida Bagus Gede Adi Permana, Andhy Setyawan, I. Putu Esa Widaharthana

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCOVID-19 and the Evolving Business Environment in Asia
Subtitle of host publicationThe Hidden Impact on the Economy, Business and Society
PublisherSpringer Singapore
Pages145-172
Number of pages28
ISBN (Electronic)9789811927492
ISBN (Print)9789811927485
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2022

Keywords

  • Bali
  • Business survival
  • COVID-19
  • Indonesia
  • Recovery strategy
  • Tourism and hospitality

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