Travel risk in the ecotourism industry amid COVID-19 pandemic: ecotourists’ perceptions

The COVID-19 outbreak has caused a global turmoil which restricted movement and consequently, diminishing domestic international travel. One that is severely affected ecotourism in National Parks, involves visiting fragile, pristine undisturbed natural areas. of the major concerns for ecotourists destination decision-making travel risk could affect their safety. This study aims to examine perception how it affects behaviour Taman Negara Park, Malaysia. data was collected from 406 respondents analysed using structural equation modelling. It concluded tourists’ decision-making, whereby health safety information preference strongest predictor, media’s influence very significant connection. potential contributing management destinations times crisis. also fills literature gap on perceptions ecotourists’ during pandemic.