Coping Strategies of Tourism Workers during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Nguyen Thuy Nguyen; Nguyen Thi Hong Xoan
- Source
- Journal of Global and Area Studies(JGA). Dec 31, 2023 7(4):213
- Subject
- Tourism
COVID-19 Pandemic Impact
Ho Chi Minh City
Coping Strategies
Pandemic Impact
- Language
- Korean
English
- ISSN
- 2586-0305
This study undertakes an in-depth analysis of the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on various employee demographics within the tourism industry of Ho Chi Minh City from a socioeconomic perspective. This study additionally seeks to elucidate the variables that contribute to disparities among tourism employee subgroups by investigating their distinct approaches to the hardships imposed by the pandemic. The research architecture incorporates a blend of quantitative and qualitative methods, entailing an evaluation of secondary data and comprehensive interviews in a carefully chosen sample of 16 participants from the tourism industry. The results reveal that the government’s strategies in managing the COVID-19 crisis have considerable influence on individuals’ adaptive mechanisms. The pivotal role of social capital and networks in navigating the obstacles precipitated by the pandemic is emphasized. This article illuminates the socioeconomic repercussions for this susceptible group, pinpointing the factors that can exacerbate inequality, and proposes potential policy interventions for support.