Fuel, fear and flights: How the tourism sector learned to withstand global shocks

Over the 10 years, global tourism has been reshaped by successive crises, from the collapse of travel during COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the current conflict in the Gulf and the rise of petrol prices. In this episode, Shayne MacLachlan from the OECD, speaks with Sergio Guerreiro, Chair of the OECD Tourism Committee, about how governments have responded to uncertainty and what resilience means in practice. Together, they explore how tourism policy is evolving to balance growth with sustainability, community impact and long-term stability in an increasingly unpredictable world. Host: Shayne MacLachlan, Public Affairs and Communications Manager at the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities Guest : Sergio Guerreiro / To learn more about policy area: To read more on tourism policy in Portugal by Serio Guerreiro: To learn more about the OECD, our global reach, and how to join us, go to To keep up with latest at the OECD, visit Get the latest OECD content delivered directly to your inbox!

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This episode was published on Apr 3, 2026.

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