How Russia-Ukraine conflict could hurt tourism recovery in Malaysia and globally

For some countries, a collapse in Russian travel will have damaging consequences on their tourism-dependent economies. — ALINA KUPTSOVA/Pixabay

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates, some tourism operators around the world have cancelled their upcoming trips to Russia in a show of protest.

Many operators have also expressed concern about ensuring the safety and security of their staff and guests. This came as several countries have warned their citizens against travelling to Russia.