2022 journal article

To travel or not to travel during COVID-19: The influence of political ideology on travel intentions in the USA

ANNALS OF TOURISM RESEARCH EMPIRICAL INSIGHTS, 3(2).

By: J. Vukomanovic n, C. Barbieri n, W. Knollenberg n, A. Yoshizumi n & C. Arroyo*

author keywords: Attitudes; COVID-19; Pandemic; Political ideology; Geospatial analysis; Willingness to travel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth (OpenAlex)
10. Reduced Inequalities (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: July 31, 2023

• Most respondents were very concerned about traveling during COVID-19. • There is a relationship between travel during COVID-19 and political ideology. • Political ideology is a good predictor of travel attitudes during COVID-19. • Right-leaning respondents were more likely to travel if COVID conditions remain. • Political ideology should be considered in tourism-related policy and planning.