The number of domestic tourists dropped by 50% year-on-year. What are the main factors affecting the tourism market?

According to a survey by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the number of domestic tourists in 2020 was 2.879 billion, a decrease of 3.022 billion or 52.1% compared with the same period last year. Whether it is the proportion of urban residents traveling, tourism income, travel expenses, etc., there has been a substantial decline.

It is understood that the main reason for the sharp decline in domestic tourism in 2020 is the impact of the epidemic. At the beginning of 2020, my country's new coronavirus epidemic broke out in Wuhan and then spread across the country. In order to combat the spread of the epidemic, both medical staff and ordinary people have made great efforts across the country. In the second half of 2020, the epidemic in our country has basically been effectively controlled, but the epidemic abroad broke out intensively during this period and has continued until now.

Because the new coronavirus has a long incubation period, diverse transmission routes, and hidden symptoms, in order to prevent more people from being infected, our country has required everyone to wear masks when going out and wash hands frequently since the beginning of the fight against the epidemic. disinfect. At the same time, it is best to avoid activities or outings where people gather. Especially when the epidemic is serious, outings across provinces must be reported. At the same time, due to the seriousness of the epidemic abroad, our country has stopped allowing flights in and out of some countries, which has directly led to the basic stagnation of overseas travel. Even appearing on camera requires very cumbersome procedures and isolation measures.

2020 is basically a year of stagnation for China or other countries around the world. All countries are focusing their efforts on fighting the epidemic, which has greatly affected both the normal lives of residents and the production and operations of enterprises. Especially for the import and export industry and the aviation industry, 2020 will be a year of severe damage.

Affected by the epidemic, everyone’s enthusiasm for traveling has also dropped sharply. Because epidemic prevention measures in various places are very strict, major scenic spots basically implement a reservation system, and many places have also required temperature measurement, wearing masks, traffic restrictions, etc. Under the requirements of heavy epidemic prevention measures, everyone has responded to the country's call to minimize going out, cross-provincial travel, and try not to go to crowded places. From my personal perspective, many people around me did not choose to go out during major holidays in 2020. Instead, they stayed at work or even at home and had a peaceful holiday. Therefore, both at home and abroad, there is an impact of the epidemic, which has led to very bleak data for the tourism industry in 2020.

However, as the epidemic continues and is effectively controlled, I believe that starting in 2021, travel in various places will slowly resume, and everyone will have a stronger awareness of protection due to the arrival of the epidemic. There is no winter that will not pass, and there will be no spring that will not come. I believe we can defeat the epidemic and welcome spring.