How terrorism affects tourism
The numbers of tourists heading to Spain, Portugal, and other sunny European nations have increased up to 30 percent this year compared with 2015, CNN reports. Experts say travelers are eager to avoid destinations seen as potential terrorist targets. France, the world's top destination for international travelers, has seen visitor spending falling for the last year, perhaps due to the rash of terrorist attacks it experienced in recent months. Egypt has experienced a nearly 50 percent drop in visitors this year.
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