This research project investigates the impact of COVID-19 on the hotel industry of Portugal, aiming to analyze the challenges, effects, and potential mitigation strategies. The study, focusing on the Hotel Areias Do Seixo, examines the challenges presented by the pandemic, including cleanliness, technology, and financial losses. The research explores the significant impact on tourism and the hotel sector, including job losses and closures, while also recommending strategies like improved sanitization, employee training, and customer safety measures. The literature review covers challenges, the effects of COVID-19, and recommended strategies, drawing on various sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of the pandemic's effects on the hospitality sector.