The 2020 of World Tourism Day, will be celebrated with the theme of "Tourism and Rural Development", with the unique role that tourism plays in providing opportunities outside of big cities and preserving cultural and natural heritage all around the world.
Tourism has been among the hardest hit of all sectors by the COVID-19 pandemic. No country has been spared by the virus. Restrictions on travel and a sudden drop in consumer demand have led to an unprecedented fall in international tourism numbers, which in turn have led to economic loss and the loss of jobs.
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