======Recovery measures for the tourism sector in Latin America and the Caribbean present an opportunity to promote sustainability and resilience====== The report examines the impact of COVID-19 on tourism in Latin America and the Caribbean and suggests recovery measures to enhance sustainability and resilience. \\ \\ (Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ ^ Quick Facts ^^ |Report location: |[[https://repositorio.cepal.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/25ccaed0-ba46-4d97-8657-bca9f1066068/content|source]] | |Language: |English | |Publisher: | * [[encyclopedia:economic_commission_for_latin_america|Economic Commission for Latin America]] | |Authors: | | |Geographic focus: |Latin America, Caribbean | |Page count: |11 páginas. | =====Methods===== The research method involved reviewing the contribution of tourism to exports, GDP, and employment, analyzing the downturn in tourism activity, and projecting the impact on the economy using three scenarios. It also included assessing government measures to mitigate the crisis and recommendations for recovery and sustainability. \\ \\ (Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ =====Key Insights===== This report analyzes the severe effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism sector in Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighting its critical role in the region's exports, GDP, and employment. The pandemic has led to a dramatic decline in tourism, with a substantial impact on the economy and job market. The report presents scenarios of potential GDP and employment losses and discusses measures taken by countries to mitigate these impacts. It emphasizes the importance of supporting workers and businesses, particularly MSMEs, and suggests strategies for the sector's recovery and long-term sustainability. The report also advocates for regional cooperation to address the crisis and promote sustainable tourism aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. \\ \\ (Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ =====Additional Viewpoints===== Categories: {{tag>Caribbean_geographic_scope}} | {{tag>English_publication_language}} | {{tag>Latin_America_geographic_scope}} | {{tag>covid-19_pandemic}} | {{tag>economic_decline}} | {{tag>employment_loss}} | {{tag>gender_gap}} | {{tag>msme_support}} | {{tag>recovery_measures}} | {{tag>regional_cooperation}} | {{tag>scenario_analysis}} | {{tag>sustainability}} | {{tag>tourism_impact}} ~~DISCUSSION~~