in the European Union) is expected to rebound first.ĭomestic tourism, which accounts for around 75% of the tourism economy in OECD countries, is expected to recover more quickly. International tourism within specific geographic-regions (e.g. This could rise to 80% if recovery is delayed until December. Revised OECD estimates on the COVID-19 impact point to 60% decline in international tourism in 2020. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered an unprecedented crisis in the tourism economy, given the immediate and immense shock to the sector. Key messages: responding to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on the tourism economy
