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There are some countries whose economies greatly depend on the flow of tourists. The wellbeing of such economies is closely connected with the tourism sector which allows to create new jobs and fill state budget. During the coronavirus pandemic, these countries were affected more than others. Let's take a look at the eight economies that may lose their competitiveness if their tourism collapses.

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05:52 2020-06-23 Macau Macau, one of the smallest administrative regions in China, topped the list of the tourism-based economies. The Economy of this region directly depends on the intensity of tourist traffic. Tourism in Macau accounts for about 43.9% of GDP. China receives around $26.6 billion thanks to the industry.

Macau

Macau, one of the smallest administrative regions in China, topped the list of the tourism-based economies. The Economy of this region directly depends on the intensity of tourist traffic. Tourism in Macau accounts for about 43.9% of GDP. China receives around $26.6 billion thanks to the industry.

05:52 2020-06-23 Maldives The Maldives took the second place on the list of the economies most reliant on tourism. It is an island country in the Indian Ocean that thrives mainly on tourism. People are attracted by extremely clean beaches and tropical landscapes. The country’s tourism industry accounts for 41.5% of GDP.

Maldives

The Maldives took the second place on the list of the economies most reliant on tourism. It is an island country in the Indian Ocean that thrives mainly on tourism. People are attracted by extremely clean beaches and tropical landscapes. The country’s tourism industry accounts for 41.5% of GDP.

05:52 2020-06-23 British Virgin Islands The third place was given to the British Virgin Islands. According to estimates, 30.3% of the economy is made up of income from the tourism industry. About 50% of tourists come to the islands by cruise ships. Six years ago, travelers brought $290 million to the state budget.

British Virgin Islands

The third place was given to the British Virgin Islands. According to estimates, 30.3% of the economy is made up of income from the tourism industry. About 50% of tourists come to the islands by cruise ships. Six years ago, travelers brought $290 million to the state budget.

05:52 2020-06-23 Aruba Aruba is the fourth tourism-dependent economy. It is a small island and a self-governing entity of the Southern Caribbean. Since 1986, Aruba, the westernmost island of the Lesser Antilles group, is a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Tourism contributes 28.6% to Aruba's national economy.

Aruba

Aruba is the fourth tourism-dependent economy. It is a small island and a self-governing entity of the Southern Caribbean. Since 1986, Aruba, the westernmost island of the Lesser Antilles group, is a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Tourism contributes 28.6% to Aruba's national economy.

05:52 2020-06-23 Seychelles The Seychelles is the fifth among the tourism-oriented countries. Tourism's benefit to Seychelles' economy equals 21.3%. Moreover, at least 15% of jobs on the Seychelles are created in the tourism industry. Some economic sectors such as transport and construction are funded by this industry.

Seychelles

The Seychelles is the fifth among the tourism-oriented countries. Tourism's benefit to Seychelles' economy equals 21.3%. Moreover, at least 15% of jobs on the Seychelles are created in the tourism industry. Some economic sectors such as transport and construction are funded by this industry.

05:52 2020-06-23 Bahamas The sixth place is occupied by the Bahamas located in the southeast of the US state of Florida. It is one of the most popular destinations. Over 50% of all employed people are working in the tourism sector. There, tourism accounts for 19.4% of GDP.

Bahamas

The sixth place is occupied by the Bahamas located in the southeast of the US state of Florida. It is one of the most popular destinations. Over 50% of all employed people are working in the tourism sector. There, tourism accounts for 19.4% of GDP.

05:52 2020-06-23 Vanuatu Vanuatu is the seventh on the list of the tourism-based economies. It is a Pacific island country located in the South Pacific Ocean. Vanuatu’s tourism industry contributes 18.6% to the economy. Coral reefs and submerged ancient ships attract scuba divers from all over the world. Vanuatu is in the top 10 best places for diving.

Vanuatu

Vanuatu is the seventh on the list of the tourism-based economies. It is a Pacific island country located in the South Pacific Ocean. Vanuatu’s tourism industry contributes 18.6% to the economy. Coral reefs and submerged ancient ships attract scuba divers from all over the world. Vanuatu is in the top 10 best places for diving.

05:52 2020-06-23 Antigua and Barbuda The eighth position on the list was given to Antigua and Barbuda. It is an island state lying between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Analysts suppose that 15.5% of the county’s economy is made up of income from the tourism industry. Antigua is known for its luxury resorts. However, the islands’ tourism industry has slightly declined over the past 20 years. This led to a significant drop in government spending.

Antigua and Barbuda

The eighth position on the list was given to Antigua and Barbuda. It is an island state lying between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Analysts suppose that 15.5% of the county’s economy is made up of income from the tourism industry. Antigua is known for its luxury resorts. However, the islands’ tourism industry has slightly declined over the past 20 years. This led to a significant drop in government spending.

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