Tourists’ Perceptions Regarding Traveling for Recreational or Leisure Purposes in Times of Health Crisis

This study aimed to explore the perceptions of tourists regarding traveling for recreational or leisure purposes in times health crisis. All areas activity have been affected by pandemic caused SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus (associated with a disease called COVID-19), and all countries are experiencing crises. The tourism industry, together its associated fields, experienced decline during this period that is still difficult assess. examined intentions travel current conditions imposed Various measures recommended governments control spread COVID-19. Travel has significantly influenced such measures. However, people various needs, from shopping work exploration. data were collected through an online questionnaire survey addressed active population Romania. application coincided third wave infections related degree incidence respondents’ also connection between expression intention protection destination analyzed. entire was based on office research, statistical analysis, case methods, analysis empirical obtained results explain tendencies Romanians following period. Fear infection perceived risk behaviors, but maintained. could be useful planning rethinking activities industry coming