Tourist Numbers Down 83%, Confidence Slowly Rising Q1 2021

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 The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said international tourist arrivals were down 83% in the first quarter of 2021 as widespread travel restrictions remained in place. However, the UNWTO Confidence Index shows signs of a slow uptick in confidence.   UNWTO revealed that between January and March 2021 destinations around the world welcomed 180 million fewer international arrivals compared to the …

International Tourism Down 70% As Travel Restrictions Impact All Regions

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Restrictions on travel introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to hit global tourism hard, with the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) showing a 70% fall in international arrivals for the first eight months of 2020. According to the newest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international arrivals plunged 81% in July and 79% in August, traditionally the …