4-Years into the Pandemic Impacts: A Holistic Reflection and Educational Lessons Learnt in the Tourism and Agriculture Sectors

Yang Yu (), Fan Zhang, Kofi Asamoah Adu-Poku () and Desmond Appiah
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Yang Yu: Jingjiang College, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212100, China
Fan Zhang: National Research Center of Pumps, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
Kofi Asamoah Adu-Poku: Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani P.O. Box 214, Ghana
Desmond Appiah: Department of Physics Education, Room 202 Faculty of Science Education Building, University of Education, South Campus, Winneba P.O. Box 25, Ghana

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 23, 1-41

Abstract: With the continual mutations of new variants in recent years, COVID-19 has adapted to coexist with humanity for decades to come. However, our understanding of the extent and longevity of the pandemic remains vague. Although the immediate repercussions of the pandemic on various sectors of the global economy still linger and could even last longer than was anticipated, four years into the pandemic provides an opportune time to examine key trends in research and strategies crucial to combating the effect in the long term. To that end, this study critically provides timely reflections on COVID-19’s impact on the tourism and agriculture industries highlighting their interdependence. It further examines key advancements, challenges, and prospects that have come to light during the pandemic era while reflecting on pre-, during-, and post-pandemic developments. Specifically, the review delves into the various dimensions and facets of these impacts, exploring how the pandemic affects the changing landscape in tourism and agriculture in the post-pandemic era, as well as the efficacy of the coping strategies. We proposed key novel strategies for ensuring the robustness of tourism and agriculture industries, integrating lessons from past crises into short-term, medium-term, and long-term solutions. It is worth noticing that the research outcomes align with the Sustainable Development Goals on sustainable production and consumption. The proposed strategies provide a solid foundation to fortify other industries in the face of subsequent crises of a similar kind. This review concludes by offering insightful perspectives on potential areas of investigation and recommendations during emergency crises.

Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic; sustainable agriculture; tourism; crisis management; food security; resilience (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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