The document discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the European Union's tourism industry and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It notes that the EU tourism industry employs over 12 million people and contributes over 10% to EU GDP. It states that traditional financial models have become irrelevant during the pandemic and that new scenarios need to be evaluated to help SMEs in the tourism industry recover. It proposes using mathematical models and financial health checkups to provide ratings and support to SMEs.