(ANSA-AFP) - MADRID, JULY 28 - The Covid-19 pandemic caused losses of 320 billion dollars in world tourism from January to May compared to the previous year. The World Tourism Organization (WTO) reports. "It is more than three times the losses experienced by international tourism during the 2009 world economic tears," adds the organization.
Between January and May, the number of international tourists fell by 56% compared to the same period of 2019, which represents 300 million fewer visitors.
The agency fears for 2020 the loss of 100-120 million jobs in the sector. (ANSA-AFP).
Coronavirus: Wto, 320 billion lost in world tourism
2020-07-28T15:10:14.087Z
MADRID, JULY 28 - The Covid-19 pandemic caused $ 320 billion in global tourism losses from January to May from the previous year. The World Tourism Organization (WTO) reports. (HANDLE)
