The incidence of the Covid-19 pandemic on tourism in the Brazilian Northeast

La incidencia de la pandemia de Covid-19 en el turismo de la región Nordeste de Brasil

Abstract

The tourism-pandemic relationship raises different analyses at all scales given the complexity of the tourist activity, which has its main resource in space, and the spread of Covid-19 which has led to changes in human behavior. Considering that the northeastern region of Brazil has been configured, over the years, as an important reception hub of tourists, the article aims to analyze the impact of the pandemic on the tourist activity of that region. It also discusses the influence of tourism on the spread of the virus in the territory from the flows and massive circulation of tourists. Methodologically, the quantitative-qualitative and exploratory research were used with bibliographic survey, documentary research, and data collection as procedures to support the intended analysis. Finally, the challenges and trends of tourism activity in the region are pointed out, considering the dynamics from the actions of the main public and private agents.

Keywords:
Covid-19; Tourism; Tourist flows; Northeast region