Ñåíòÿáðü, 2009
UNWTO
WORLD TOURISM
IN THE FACE OF THE GLOBAL
ECONOMIC CRISIS
International tourism demand has deteriorated further due to the impact of
the global economic recession. International tourist arrivals declined at a rate
of 8% between January and February this year, leaving the overall volume at
the same level as recorded in 2007. At the same time, influenza A(H1N1) is
starting to affect the sector. Its impact is being closely monitored by UNWTO
in close collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). UNWTO
follows the WHO’s advice as it is the leading UN agency in matters relating to
health. WHO does not recommend travel restrictions at this point.
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