Safe Tourism Through Certification: Good Practices in Leading Receptive Destinations Cover Image

Сигурен туризъм чрез сертифициране: добри практики на водещи рецептивни дестинации
Safe Tourism Through Certification: Good Practices in Leading Receptive Destinations

Author(s): Kristina Gartsiyanova
Subject(s): Economy, Tourism, Socio-Economic Research, Transport / Logistics
Published by: Великотърновски университет „Св. св. Кирил и Методий”
Keywords: destination; safe tourism; label; certificate; COVID-19

Summary/Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many changes in people‘s lives and has had a negative impact on a number of economic sectors, including tourism. The new reality has also led to new specifics in tourist demand. Building the image of safe destinations is imperative for the development of international tourism. Therefore, the article examines the best practices in leading receptive destinations and in Bulgaria in terms of the certification process to ensure safe tourism in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusions are made about the advantages and disadvantages of the different approaches in the development and implementation of safe travel certificates.

  • Issue Year: 2021
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 49-57
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Bulgarian