The impact of war in Ukraine on the inbound tourism in Lithuania

The objective of this paper is to examine the impact war in Ukraine on inbound tour operators. hypothesis that has a significant Lithuanian operators was tested using quantitative research method. To do so, data collected through an online survey, targeting providing ground services for international tourists Lithuania. moment survey (2022, April) provided opportunity effect tourism. results show serious negative tourism arrivals study found number bookings decreased heavily, what also means decrease revenues. main cancellation reasons were mentioned are military conflict and unsafe situation. Biggest cancellations arrived from Germany, United States France. Tourism products with greatest cultural, business weekend trips. Our is, best our knowledge, first Results hold potential better understanding how political instability influence performance.