However, the impact of Covid-19 on tourism is undoubtedly complex.
Depending on where, when and how travel restrictions are lifted, international tourist numbers could fall by between 60% and 80% this year.
As we look ahead, the global tourism decline has already taken a toll on national economies.
Without a strong tourism sector, millions of jobs and the wellbeing of communities around the world are at risk; a world without tourism has put the spotlight on the fact that the world needs tourism.
