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Tourism-induced poverty impacts of COVID-19 in Indonesia

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: International tourism is an important sector in developing countries for its ability to alleviate poverty. Impacts of COVID-19 are detrimental to all tourism destinations. This paper examines the pandemic effects on poverty of regional economies based on a multi-household CGE model using Indonesia as a case study. Results are critically important for policymakers, as the pandemic retracts achievement of poverty reduction significantly, more than a decade of effort for Bali in this case study. Adverse impacts are transferred to other non-tourism destinations through inter-regional trade flows. The paper provides empirical evidence to call for government's targeted support to combat the economic impacts of the pandemic improve poverty more effectively.

Source: Annals of Tourism Research Empirical Insights

DOI: 10.1016/j.annale.2022.100069

Authors: Tien Pham, Anda Nugroho

Institutions: Griffith University, Ministry of Finance

Language: English

Topic: Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research

Subfield: Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: No poverty, Decent work and economic growth, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,700