VOICED : Atentados en Bruselas provocaron fuerte caida de turistas

The March 22 attacks in Brussels significantly impacted the city's security and tourism, with a notable decline in visitors, especially from the US and Japan. This trend was observed across Europe, affecting cities like Paris, London, and Berlin. Brussels experienced the most significant drop, with a 50% decrease in hotel and restaurant activity. Despite this, there is hope for recovery as the airport reopens, and some tourists find benefits in the reduced crowds. Local media suggest the airport may operate at 40% capacity during the summer, but full recovery is unlikely before year-end.

What was one of the major impacts of the March 22 attacks in Brussels?

• Increase in local tourism

• Significant drop in international visitors

• Improvement in city infrastructure

• Rise in hotel prices

Which two nationalities were specifically mentioned as having reduced their visits to Brussels?

• Russians and Brazilians

• Americans and Japanese

• Chinese and Indians

• Canadians and Australians

Apart from Brussels, which other European cities experienced a decline in tourism?

• Rome, Madrid, and Lisbon

• Amsterdam, Dublin, and Warsaw

• Vienna, Prague, and Budapest

• Paris, London, and Berlin

What is one positive aspect some tourists found due to the reduced number of visitors?

• Cheaper flight tickets

• More available hotel rooms

• Less waiting time and better photo opportunities

• Discounts at local attractions

By when is the Brussels airport expected to fully recover its operations?

• By the end of the month

• By the beginning of next year

• By the end of the summer

• By the end of the year