COVID-19: Tourism experts calling on Canadians to help recovery Last year, the tourism industry in B.C. generated $7 billion in revenues, down from $21.5 billion in 2019
Author of the article: Lisa Cordasco
Publishing date: Jun 28, 2021 • 2 hours ago • 3 minute read • Last year, the tourism industry in B.C. generated $7 billion in revenues, down from $21.5 billion in 2019. Workers in the hospitality and accommodation sectors suffered the highest number of jobs lost, with a third of those workers, about 40,000, remaining unemployed. Photo by JONATHAN HAYWARD /PNG
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