IMPACTS OF COVID-19 ON TRAVEL BEHAVIOR OF THE PEOPLE IN BANGLADESH

Abstract

In order to formulate necessary strategies related to traveling, it is indispensable to examine travel behavior under COVID scenario. This study aims at assessing travel behavior in terms of different purposes of visit of the travelers of Bangladesh in relation to COVID-19 pandemic. It has utilized quantitative research approach and the data collected were subject to Poisson regression statistical analysis. The results revealed that domestic travel is an important determinant of international travel. In addition to domestic travelers are expected to travel less for leisure, VFR, medical or other purposes compared to the business purpose during COVID period.

Keywords

• covid-19
• travel behavior
• purpose of visit
• poisson regression
• bangladesh