The repercussions and challenges of COVID-19 in the hotel industry: Potential strategies from a case study of Indonesia

Arnold Japutra, Ringkar Situmorang

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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the tourism and hospitality sector hard. Hotel managers face uncertainty in this environment in order to survive. This study explores the impact of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry, particularly hotels in Indonesia, one of the largest developing countries. It examines the challenges faced by hotel managers and the strategies used to survive. Through the lens of complexity theory, we discuss whether the strategies being deployed are beneficial, redundant, or detrimental for hospitality businesses. Based on semi-structured interviews with 13 hotel managers in Jakarta, Bandung, and Bali, the findings shed light on the various challenges to hotels. We also highlight which challenges could turn into opportunities. The findings show that the strategies that managers are deploying could be detrimental in the future. Potential future research directions are also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Article number102890
JournalInternational Journal of Hospitality Management
Volume95
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2021

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