Note 2021

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

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Ye, Huiyue
 LR
Law, Rob
Journal of Teaching in Travel and Tourism
Journal · Vol. 21 · Issue 4 · pp. 428-436
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. © 2021 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.

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

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School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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