🌐 About the Global Tourism Industry: Its Impact, Reach, and Future
📊 Global Share & Economic Contribution
The tourism industry contributes significantly to global GDP. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC):
In 2023, tourism contributed $9.5 trillion to the global economy—around 9.1% of global GDP.
In pre-pandemic 2019, this figure was even higher at $9.6 trillion (10.4% of GDP), showing how vital the sector is in a healthy...