In the first five months of this year, the activities of tourism agencies and tour operators recorded a 43.5% decrease compared to the same period in 2019, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS). Additionally, hotel and restaurant activities decreased by 36%. Market service activities provided to the population, gross series, in the period January – May 2020, recorded a turnover 36.9% lower compared to the same period last year, and on an adjusted series, it decreased by 34.4% compared to the period January 1 – May 31, 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the decrease in tourism agency activities in early 2020?According to INS data, tourism agency and tour operator activities dropped by 43.5% in the first five months of 2020 compared to 2019.
How were hotels and restaurants affected?Hotel and restaurant activities saw a significant decline of 36% during the same period.
What was the overall impact on market services for the population?The turnover for market services provided to the population decreased by 36.9% (gross series) in the first five months of 2020.