The latest numbers are in and show few surprises — the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on tourism in Yukon. "There's virtually no sector of tourism or segment of the tourism industry that hasn't been impacted by COVID," said Pierre Germain, director of tourism with the Yukon government. Germain says Yukon's tourism industry was hit harder than those in many other jurisdictions because it relies so heavily on foreign visitors. 'It's decimated here in the territory, and is decimated across the country,' said Pierre Germain, Yukon's director of tourism. "None of us in the tourism industry is looking for irresponsible travel.

Source: CBC News September 23, 2020 23:26 UTC