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When Will Global Tourism Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels?
When Will Global Tourism Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels?
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SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan (Sputnik) - World tourism will reach up to 95% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)... 18.10.2023, Sputnik Africa
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"On a global scale, world tourism is on its way to reach at least 80% and maybe even 95% of the pre-pandemic level," Pololikashvili said at the 25th UNWTO General Assembly.The number of tourists worldwide increased by 43% in January-July 2023 compared to the same period last year, reaching 700 million people, or 84% of the pre-pandemic level, he added.The tourist flow to Europe and Africa has almost reached the level of 2019, and tourism in the Middle East has exceeded the pre-pandemic level, the secretary general said. Tourism in the Asia-Pacific region has also recovered rapidly, he added.The 25th UNWTO General Assembly is taking place in Uzbekistan's Samarkand from October 16-20.
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When Will Global Tourism Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels?
13:27 18.10.2023 (Updated: 13:28 18.10.2023) SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan (Sputnik) - World tourism will reach up to 95% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili said on Wednesday.
"On a global scale, world tourism is on its way to reach at least 80% and maybe even 95% of the pre-pandemic level," Pololikashvili said at the 25th UNWTO General Assembly.
The number of
tourists worldwide increased by 43% in January-July 2023 compared to the same period last year, reaching 700 million people, or 84% of the pre-pandemic level, he added.
The tourist flow to Europe and Africa has almost reached the level of 2019, and
tourism in the Middle East has exceeded the pre-pandemic level, the secretary general said. Tourism in the Asia-Pacific region has also recovered rapidly, he added.
The 25th UNWTO General Assembly is taking place in Uzbekistan's Samarkand from October 16-20.