The WTTC estimate suggests that about 16% of worldwide tourism jobs are at risk
Passengers at Rome's Fiumicino international airport on March 13 2020. Picture: AFP/ANDREAS SOLARO
The pandemic that has left hundreds of planes grounded and dozens of cruises docked will affect up to 25% of the trips estimated for 2020, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council .
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