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We look at the damage wreaked by Covid-19 on the global tourism industry. 

We look at the damage wreaked by Covid-19 on the global tourism industry. 2020 was the worst year on record with 1 billion fewer international tourist arrivals.

This weekend on Talking Business Weekly, we look at the damage wreaked by Covid-19 on the global tourism industry. 2020 was the worst year on record with 1 billion fewer international tourist arrivals. As the UN's tourism body UNWTO warns, the crisis has wiped out $1.3 trillion in worldwide tourism revenues and threatens up to 120 million jobs. We ask industry and government leaders how best to revive this vital sector of the global economy. the boss of Australia's Qantas Alan Joyce tells Aaron how he is steering the airline through the pandemic.

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