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International Tourism Overview and Impact

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Definition and Growth: International tourism crosses national borders and is a global leisure activity
WHO estimates up to 500,000 people are in flight at any time
Global tourism reached $919B in 2010, growing 6.5% from 2009
By 2016, 1,235 million international tourists visited, spending $1,220B
Challenges and Declines: Late-2000s recession caused strong travel demand slowdown
2009 saw 4.2% decline in international tourist arrivals
COVID-19 pandemic caused 58-78% drop in global tourist arrivals
Many tourist attractions closed down worldwide
Economic Impact: UNWTO estimated $0.9-1.2 trillion loss in tourism receipts in 2020
Restaurants and airlines most significantly impacted sectors
Global economy could lose over $4 trillion due to pandemic
Many businesses closed stores and reduced staff numbers
Regional Effects: Cambodia saw 65% drop in foreign arrivals in March 2020
Vietnam experienced 98% drop in foreign arrivals in April 2020
Hawaii tourism nearly 100% dropped in April 2020
Florida tourism dropped 11% in first quarter 2020
Travel Patterns: Many people took advantage of reduced fares for leisure travel
Staycations became popular in US during pandemic
Many tourists preferred vaccinated venues despite COVID-19 concerns