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A motorcyclist drives past a poster calling people to take care of their health against the new coronavirus in Hanoi, Vietnam on April 14, 2020. Hau Dinh/AP
Six months ago, the global tourism industry was celebrating a record year for travel.
Now, it’s decimated and facing a recovery that could take years, according to Tourism Economics, a data and consulting firm that predicts global travel demand won’t resume its normal pace until 2023.