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Sep 1, 2023 · The positive economic impacts of tourism are often not as significant as anticipated. Furthermore, tourism activity tends to bring with it unwanted and often unexpected negative economic impacts of tourism. In this article I will discuss the importance of understanding the economic impacts of tourism and what the economic impacts of tourism ...
WTTC’s latest annual research shows: In 2023, the Travel & Tourism sector contributed 9.1% to the global GDP; an increase of 23.2% from 2022 and only 4.1% below the 2019 level. In 2023, there were 27 million new jobs, representing a 9.1% increase compared to 2022, and only 1.4% below the 2019 level.
Jan 5, 2021 · With more than one billion tourists traveling to an international destination every year, tourism has become a leading economic sector, contributing 9.8% of global GDP and represents 7% of the world’s total exports [ 59 ].
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Nov 10, 2023 · The latest outlook from the IMF comes on the back of UNWTO's most recent analysis of the prospects for tourism, at the global and regional levels. Pending the release of the November 2023 World Tourism Barometer, international tourism is on track to reach 80% to 95% of pre-pandemic levels in 2023.
Jan 13, 2022 · 13 Jan 2022. The important role that tourism will play in the recovery of national economies and global trade has been highlighted in the 2022 edition of the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report by the United Nations. Drawing on data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), WESP underlines the sector’s importance for the ...
Tourism is one of the sectors most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, impacting economies, livelihoods, public services and opportunities on all continents. All parts of its vast value-chain have been affected. Export revenues from tourism could fall by $910 billion to $1.2 trillion in 2020.
Jan 12, 2024. The travel and tourism sector faces many challenges in a disrupted world, from geopolitical tensions to climate change. Image: Unsplash. Maksim Soshkin. Research and Analysis Specialist,World Economic Forum. Marion Karl. Senior Lecturer in Tourism Marketing and Management,University of Surrey. Share: Our Impact.
