who make up nearly half of those working in travel. That means more women have access to skill development as more enter the labor force in emerging economies.
Travel, however, touches so many more industries than just hotels and airlines. When people travel, it can boost local economies, not to mention travel touches other industries that are bleeding right now like restaurants, bars, museums and so many other cultural and artistic spaces. Even annual events like Coachella, Luck Reunion, and Glastonbury, which all require food and drink vendors among others, have a far-reaching effect with the cancellation of each event.