The world's most popular tourist cities may have to rethink their entire model

Aug 25, 2020

People visiting the Grand Palace hold flowers, as it reopens after months of being closed, as the Thai government eases isolation measures, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand, June 7, 2020. REUTERS/Jorge Silva - RC264H97PEHW

Thailand relies on tourism for 11% of its GDP. Image: REUTERS/Jorge Silva

Rina Chandran

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