The Impact of COVID-19 on Tourism: A Case Study of Lumbini, Nepal

COVID-19 severely disrupted tourism in Lumbini, Nepal, with prolonged lockdowns and travel restrictions causing widespread economic damage to businesses such as lodges, hotels, restaurants, and travel agencies. Unlike the immediate health threats of the pandemic, the long-term closure of tourism activities posed a more significant challenge, leading to job losses, financial strain on entrepreneurs, and lasting changes in tourist behavior. The study highlights that fear, frustration, and loss of confidence among stakeholders further exacerbated the crisis, suggesting that recovery may take years.

Kunwar, B. B. (2021). The Impact of COVID-19 on Tourism: A Case Study of Lumbini, Nepal. The Gaze: Journal of Tourism and Hospitality, 12(1), 23–43. https://doi.org/10.3126/gaze.v12i1.35675