In its record year of 2019, the travel and tourism industry generated $10 trillion, making up 10.4% of the global GDP. The pandemic’s arrival cut this number in half, placing the sector among the most impacted globally. However, the industry is bouncing back. Data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) indicates a rebound […]
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