Pandemic a catalyst to growth of sustainable tourism

BEFORE the Covid-19 pandemic, the tourism sector was identified globally as an area that could contribute to the economic and social goals of various countries.

This was due to the fact that the sector supports job creation, including employment for those with a lower skills base, as well as women and young people.

The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) observed that international tourism is now at the level it was three decades ago,