The effect of Kovid-19 on tourism may result in a loss of $ 4 trillion for the global economy.


According to Arab Net, a report to the United Nations Trade and Development Organization (UNCTAD) has been involved with the United Nations World Tourism Organization that the losses resulting from the direct impact of the epidemic and the multiplier effect on the relevant sectors, worse than previously expected.


Last July, UNCTAD estimated international tourism stretches would cost the global economy between $ 1.2 trillion and $ 3.3 trillion.


The sharp decline in the number of tourists worldwide in 2020, led to an economic loss of $ 2.4 trillion, and the figure was expected to be similar this year depending on vaccination against Covid-19 virus.


Global vaccination plan is crucial


The world needs global vaccination that will protect workers and mitigate negative social effects and take strategic decisions on tourism, taking into account potential structural changes.


In turn, the Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (WTO) said: Tourism is the lifestyle of millions, promoting vaccination to protect communities and supporting safe tourism re-starting is crucial to restore jobs and generate resources that are needed, particularly in developing countries, many of them depend heavily on International Tourism.


Damage to developing countries


The report pointed out that the number of international travelers fell by about 1 billion tourists, or 73% last year, while the decline in the first quarter of 2021 was about 88%.


Developing countries have carried out the bulk of the epidemic impact on tourism, with the decline in the number of expatriates between 60% and 80%.


They also damaged inequality in the distribution of vaccines.


Recovery amid losses


Tourism is expected to recover faster in countries with high vaccination rates, such as France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States. However, incoming tourists will not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2023 or then because of obstacles such as travel restrictions, slow containment of virus, lower passenger trust, and bad economic environment.


While tourism recovery is expected in half ...