Consumer Alert: Tourism industry declares pandemic over. Watch your wallet!
The travel industry is popping champagne. But here's what it means for you.
It's over.
The bean counters have crunched the numbers, and the pandemic is officially, finally history – at least for the global tourism industry.
Fueled by the World Tourism Organization's recent announcement that over 300 million tourists travelled internationally in the first three months of 2025, the industry is popping champagne and declaring victory. They've hit their magic recovery number.
But before you dust off your suitcase, let's take a minute to understand what this "mission accomplished" moment really signifies for you.
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