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OECD Tourism Trends and Policies 2020

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The 2020 edition analyses tourism performance and policy trends across 51 OECD countries and partner economies. It highlights the need for coherent and comprehensive approaches to tourism policy making, and the significance of the tourism economy, with data covering domestic, inbound and outbound tourism, enterprises and employment, and internal tourism consumption. Tourism policy priorities, reforms and developments are analysed and examples of country practices highlighted. Thematic chapters provide insights on preparing tourism businesses for the digital transformation, and rethinking tourism success to promote more sustainable and inclusive tourism development.

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Latvia

Tourism is an important source of export revenue and a key contributor to GDP in Latvia. According to the Tourism Satellite Account, in 2016, tourism directly contributed 4.5% of Latvia’s GVA. Tourism exports were EUR 1.3 million in 2018, or 5% of total exports and 17% of service exports. Tourism and related industries provide 77 100 jobs, accounting for 8.5% of total employment. The number of hotels and other accommodation grew significantly between 2016-18 with a total of 831 establishments in 2018 rising 37% from 607 in 2016, with a high increase in numbers of guest houses and youth hostels.

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