The purpose of the research - is to study the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the tourism sector, analyze problems and existing development scenarios.

The methodology of the research - research work was carried out on the basis of methods such as comparative analysis, systems approach, statistical analysis, empirical approaches and logical generalization.

The practical importance of the research - based on the analytical results obtained, the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism industry is summarized, the application of strict rules in the new conditions for the tourism industry is justified.

The results of the research. To address the problems caused by the virus, a number of new local travel regulations need to be applied, which may include visa regulations, vaccinations, and insurance. The requirement to maintain a physical distance can also change the organizational form of tourism, and travel companies may be forced to switch from mass tourism to individual or small group travel.

The originality and scientific novelty of the research - during the study, the author summarized the problems created by the pandemic in tourism, analyzed various scenarios for the further development of tourism, put forward a number of proposals for travel companies in the post-pandemic period.

 Keywords: pandemic, COVID-19, tourism sector, WTO, crisis, social distance, vaccination.