mo4ch:>Coronavirus pandemic could cost millions of jobs in travel industry | Mo4ch News

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) said this week that up to 50 million tourism jobs could be lost because of the Covid-19 pandemic as it "presents a significant threat to the industry."According to WTTC figures, the travel sector could shrink by up to 25 percent this year.On a positive note, the council's Chief Executive Gloria Guevara said that "Travel and tourism has the strength to overcome this challenge and will emerge stronger."The tourism industry has been massively affected by the spread of the novel coronavirus, as many countries have introduced travel restrictions to contain its spread. Thousands of international flights have been canceled, with some insurance firms suspending travel coverage for new customers.Also on rt.comEuropean tourism losing €1 BILLION a month as holiday makers stay home due to coronavirusStatistics show that Chinese airline passenger numbers dropped by almost 85 percent last month. The country's aviation regulator…