1. Terrorism's Global Effect on Tourism
... issues. However, statistics also show evidence that such problems are temporary at worst. The $476 billion that tourism generated as recently as the year 2000 speaks of its irrefutable impact on our global economy. This statistic was generated by the World Tourism Organization (WTO). The impact of terrorism on a country's economy can be vast and have led to such economic ... consecutive year of growth in 2007 above the long-term forecast of 4.1% (WTO, 2008). Certain statistics do indicate the resiliency of the tourism industry, despite major setbacks. The collapse many expected did not ...
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