International tourist arrivals are 85% below 2019 levels in 5M 2021: UNWTO
Published 24 Jul,2021 via Daily News Egypt - International tourist arrivals between January and May 2021 were 85% below 2019 levels, reflecting a 65% drop on 2020, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
Despite a small uptick in May, the emergence of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) variants and the continued global restrictions are weighing on the recovery of international travel, the UNWTO added.
The organisation said, however, the domestic tourism continues to rebound in many parts of the world.
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