Global tourism expected to surpass pre-pandemic numbers, driven by pent-up demand: WEF index

The tourism sector is expected to bounce back this year, with global tourist arrivals set to surpass levels seen before the COVID-19 crisis, according to a report by the World Economic Forum released on Tuesday (May 21). The sector’s contribution to global gross domestic product (GDP) is also likely to return to pre-pandemic levels, driven by the lifting of travel restrictions and pent-up demand. Mr Andreas Hardeman, head of aerospace, aviation, travel and tourism industries at the WEF, shares the significant findings with CNA’s East Asia Tonight. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia