Introduction

It would not be an exaggeration to state that the COVID-19 disease has become the biggest and never-seen-before crisis for the global tourism industry, thanks to its unprecedented and rapidly-changing impacts. The ‘pandemic’ status of the COVID-19 disease adds to the plethora of implications on the tourism business and every sphere of life. The launch of the vaccine/s has indeed brought hope for the industry. However, the supply and effectiveness of the vaccine/s are issues that need due consideration in terms of time and resources. With UNWTO's data confirming 2020 as the worst year in tourism history, the industry will look forward to every possible and feasible way to make a strong recovery.