The COVID-19 pandemic had significant financial consequences, and the pandemic did not leave out numerous worldwide revenue streams. The new virus began in December 2019 in China and swiftly spread around the world, affecting several revenue streams in every region. China controls approximately 20% of worldwide business activity, with several industries impacted by the nation's lockdown processes. The study aimed at exploring how the airport industry was affected by the disruptive pandemic and how several industry players responded to the shutdowns witnessed in 2019.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Literature Review
- Understanding the Airport Industry
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to investigate the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the airport industry and the adjustments made in response to the changing economic landscape.
- The impact of COVID-19 on global supply chains and the airport industry.
- The role of airports as economic hubs and national strategic centers.
- The challenges of disease transmission through air travel.
- The effectiveness of quarantine and border closures in controlling disease outbreaks.
- The financial implications of travel restrictions and reduced passenger traffic.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Literature Review
This chapter examines the global financial consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the impact on numerous revenue streams, including the airport industry. It explores the initial outbreak in China and its rapid spread, leading to widespread travel restrictions and disruptions to global supply chains. The chapter emphasizes the unprecedented scale and severity of the pandemic's impact compared to previous disasters.
Understanding the Airport Industry
This chapter delves into the vital role of airports as economic hubs, strategic centers, and biosecurity zones. It discusses the increasing importance of airports due to the growth of global air travel and the challenges posed by disease transmission through these transportation hubs. The chapter highlights the need to effectively control the spread of infectious diseases in the tourism and travel industry.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and focus topics of this text include COVID-19 pandemic, airport industry, financial impact, global supply chains, disease transmission, travel restrictions, quarantine, border closures, economic hubs, national strategic centers, biosecurity zones, and air travel.
- Quote paper
- Joseph Kariuki (Author), 2022, Financial Impact of Covid-19 on the Airport industry, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1190286
