Asia-Pacific’s tourism sector to create 77 million jobs by 2032


The latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) was unveiled at the WTTC Global Summit 2022 in Manila. — CHESTER CHIN/The Star

The travel and tourism sector in Asia-Pacific is expected to create nearly 77 million new jobs within the next decade, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council.

Its president Julia Simpson, during the WTTC Global Summit 2022 in Manila, the Philippines, said the pandemic-hit tourism sector in the region is set to recover and create employment opportunities.

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