The bar chart and table illustrate information regarding the estimated arrival of tourists from abroad and the yearly income generated by a country from 2007 to 2008.
Overall, the arrival of foreign tourists significantly dropped in 2008 compared to 2007, particularly from Western countries such as Europe, the United States, and Canada. The number of tourists from China and Japan declined at a lesser rate, while the decrease in Australian visitors was minimal. This decline in visitor numbers negatively impacted all business sectors, with the hotel and resort industry being the most vulnerable. In contrast, informal businesses and services experienced a lesser degree of disruption.
In 2007, the number of visitors arriving from various regions around the world ranged from 2,000 to 3,000 in each area mentioned. The highest number of tourists came from China and Japan, totaling approximately 3,000. However, this figure dropped to fewer than 400 in 2008. The number of European visitors decreased from around 2,200 to only 900. Meanwhile, the decline in tourists from other regions was steady, with decreases of 900 and 200 respectively. As a result, the sector most affected was the hotel and resort industry, which saw a revenue loss of 3 million dollars in 2008. Restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops also experienced a decline, with business halving in comparison to the previous year, while small enterprises fared better than large industries. Nevertheless, the entire market suffered a significant profit loss, including sectors such as transportation and travel agencies.