Impact of COVID-19 on hospitality and tourism education: a case study of Hong Kong

Huiyue Ye, Rob Law

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Abstract

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has severely affected many territories and industries since January 2020. Despite studies on COVID-19 from different perspectives, research on the impact of COVID-19 on hospitality and tourism education remains scant. In view of this research gap, the current study reviews the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on hospitality and tourism education, particularly in online educational delivery. A local case in Hong Kong was selected to investigate the response of hospitality and tourism educators. Implications for curriculum design, workforce arrangement, and basic actions for educators are provided. More importantly, this study aims to appeal significant attention on hospitality and tourism education during similar crises.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)428-436
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Teaching in Travel and Tourism
Volume21
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2021

Keywords

  • COVID-19
  • Hong Kong
  • hospitality and tourism education
  • online educational delivery
  • response

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Education
  • Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management

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