During this global pandemic it seems silly to discuss about travel and tourism. But it is important to understand the impact of this industry on the economy of many countries. While travel has plunged heavily this year in normal times tourism is a major contributor to the GDP and provided jobs to millions of people. In some tiny countries, tourism is the only industry to speak of.
The following infographic shows some of the important economic impacts of travel and tourism in 2019:
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Source: World Travel & Tourism Council
