Global Tourism Industry struggling for survival
COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on travel, with the UN World Tourism Organization estimating that international tourism could decline by up to 80% this year over 2019. Countries are now planning for the future for the survival of tourism. New Zealand and Australia have committed to creating a "travel bubble" allowing visits between the two countries. Vietnam and Thailand could look at creating a travel corridor between two countries
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