In 2020, the total number of international tourist arrivals amounted to approximately *** million, a significant decrease compared to the previous year's figures of around *** million. This decline resulted from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, that hit the global tourism industry. Travel restrictions to limit the spread of the virus sharply reduced the flow of tourists.
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