World Tourism Industry and Economy Overview
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What is the contribution of the world tourism industry towards the GDP?

  • 10%
  • 15%
  • 7% (correct)
  • 5%

    • Which industry does tourism rank in terms of global trade?

  • Second-largest
  • Fourth-largest
  • Third-largest (correct)
  • Fifth-largest

    • What is the main income source for many developing countries?

  • Manufacturing
  • Tourism (correct)
  • Technology
  • Agriculture

    • What is assumed about the contribution towards the GDP by the world tourism industry?

    <p>It will continue to increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is needed in order to meet the requirements of overseas travel according to the text?

    <p>Constant changes in travel and tourism policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which industry does tourism rank in terms of export sectors of the global economy?

    <p>Third largest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total contribution of travel and tourism to the global GDP in 2021?

    <p>5.81 trillion U.S. dollars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact the number of international tourist arrivals worldwide in 2020?

    <p>It reached around 409.5 million, the lowest figure recorded since 1989</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered an important indicator of the economic strength of a country?

    <p>Positive change in the GDP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region reported the highest volume of inbound travelers in 2021?

    <p>Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is UNWTO's focus in assisting destinations?

    <p>Sustainable positioning in national and international markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did the total contribution of travel and tourism to the global GDP drop sharply?

    <p>2020</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused a huge decline in the total GDP accounted by the travel and tourism industry in 2020?

    <p>Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do developing countries stand to benefit from sustainable tourism according to UNWTO?

    <p>To promote cultural heritage preservation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the World Tourism industry's rank in terms of global trade?

    <p>Third</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of GDP can tourism represent for some countries?

    <p>Over 20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has tourism been described in terms of economic sectors?

    <p>As the third-largest export category</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the future contribution of the world tourism industry towards GDP?

    <p>It will continue to increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does tourism represent for many developing countries according to the text?

    <p>One of the main income sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is assumed about overseas travel according to the text?

    <p>It requires constant policy changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total contribution of travel and tourism to the global GDP in 2021?

    <p>$5.81 trillion U.S. dollars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered an important indicator of the economic strength of a country?

    <p>Gross domestic product (GDP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region reported the highest volume of inbound travelers in 2021?

    <p>Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact the number of international tourist arrivals worldwide in 2020?

    <p>Decreased by 9 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is UNWTO's focus in assisting destinations?

    <p>Sustainable positioning in national and international markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused a huge decline in the total GDP accounted by the travel and tourism industry in 2020?

    <p>Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do developing countries stand to benefit from sustainable tourism according to UNWTO?

    <p>To protect natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

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