Socio-Economic Aspects Of Tourism And Covid-19: A Stakeholders Perspective In Mizoram

Abstract

Tourism has grown and it is one of the contributors to the development of many countries. It is one of the industries growing at fast pace in the world and had an immense influence in the growth of the world economy. Mizoram is one of the destinations in India and the industry is gaining more popularity day after day contributing to the economy and the development of the state but like any other state the outbreak of Covid-19 had a negative effect in the functioning of the Industry in the state. The present study evaluates the Tourism sector from the socio-economic aspect in Mizoram with reference to the perspective of the recognized and registered Stakeholders in the post covid-19 scenario. Analysis for the study was done through various statistical tools. It was found that covid-19 outbreak had a negative influence towards the economic aspects of the stakeholders and further minimized the social activities towards the development of Tourism sector in the region.