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Global tourism industry may shrink by more than 50% due to the pandemic

  • Written by Faizan Ali, Assistant Professor, University of South Florida
Mothballed Delta Air Lines planes parked at Kansas City International Airport in Missouri.AP Photo/Charlie RiedelCC BY-SA

Due to the coronavirus, people around the world have canceled their travel plans. Governments and health officials have warned the public to avoid boarding cruise ships and long flights. Major events like conferences, trade...

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