Tourism and COVID-19 – Assessing the economic consequences

This report published by UNTAD assess the implications of the COVID-19 crisis on the tourism sector. It also puts forward policy recommendations for governments to avert the worst effects and facilitate recovery.

Topic: COVID-19, Government and policy, Research and analysis
Sector: Tourism
Geographic Focus: International
Published by: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
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