The World Tourism Organization has just released statistics showing tourism worldwide dropped 8% during the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year. It goes on to predict the decline will slow during the rest of the year and end up with a 4 to 6% loss. Hardest hit so far: Europe at a 10% decline.
The bright spot is apparently Africa, which turned in a 3% gain, driven by a resurgent Kenya and strength in the Mediterranean region. Go figure.
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