Key aspects Read the following facts and statements. Underline the parts you consider most important. Think and talk about which of these facts and statements may no longer be true in the near future, and which of them are likely to stay true. 1.1 Some key facts and figures on tourism ■■ In its broadest sense, tourism is defined as when people travel and stay in places outside of their usual environment for less than one consecutive year for leisure, business, health, or other reasons. ■■ This economic sector incorporates many industries, including lodging, transport, attractions, travel companies, and more. ■■ Tourism accounts for a significant share of the global GDP. The direct contribution of travel and tourism to the global GDP was approximately 2.9 trillion U.S. dollars in 2019. This was the amount generated by industries that deal directly with tourists, such as hotels, food and leisure industries, travel agents, airlines and other passenger transport services, among others. ■■ The total contribution of the travel & tourism sector (defined as the GDP generated directly by this sector plus its indirect and induced impacts) to the global GDP in 2019 was more than $9 trillion, or 10.4% of the world economy, according to Statista.com. However, this share decreased to 5.5% in 2020 due to COVID-19-related mobility restrictions. “Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.” Anita Desai, Indian novelist 9 1 Topic Tourism Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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