Report predicts the global tourism industry to surpass pre-covid levels, marks this year as a turning point
India's strong natural, cultural, and non-leisure resources, particularly, help in boosting its travel potential. Image: Shutterstock
The World Economic Forum (WEF) predicts that the global tourism industry will recover from the lows of the Covid-19 pandemic and will even surpass the levels seen before the crisis. How so? The report published by WEF, in partnership with the University of Surrey, analysed the travel and tourism sectors of 119 countries and predicted the recovery to be largely driven by a significant increase in travelling demand worldwide, coinciding with more available flights, better international openness, and increased interest and investment in natural and cultural attractions.
In the recent past, many countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, China, the UAE, etc. have extended their visa-free travel policies for a few countries, particularly India, in order to attract visitors.
According to WEF’s Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024, US, Spain, and Japan are the top three countries which are enabling travel and tourism in 2024. The list of the top 10 countries includes:
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