The Effect Of Covid-19 Pandemic On Tourism Sector In Uganda

Abstract

This paper assesses the existing debate concerning the likely effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism sector in
Uganda. The paper offers a reflection and recommendations on what the future might hold for the industry when it
recommences. A combination of descriptive design with quantitative approaches and online resources were used to
investigate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism and provided a commentary. The paper draws from
relevant research-based emphasis on the relevant standing of tourism industry in Uganda. The findings indicated that
the average number of tourist arrivals in 2020 were far below the arrivals recorded in 2018, hotels made losses in
accommodation cancellations between March and April 2020 and Uganda was expected to record a significant loss
in the tourism revenue averaging to 71.6% from different tourism areas in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The
paper suggests a synthesis of assessments that nurtures understanding of the prospect damage on tourism industry on
the economy. The idea offered in this manuscript delivers the possibility for a quick assessment of the existing status
of the tourism industry, its effects accommodation, visitors and revenue during COVID-19 period.