Draft a statement of the problem showing the impact of covid-19 on the tourism sector of Uganda one detailed paragraph with the latest references

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the tourism sector of Uganda, a country that heavily relies on tourism for its economic growth. The abrupt halt in international travel and the implementation of strict lockdown measures have led to a significant decline in tourist arrivals, causing severe economic losses and job cuts in the sector. According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (2020), the number of international tourists has dropped by 73% in 2020 compared to the previous year. This has resulted in a loss of about $1.6 billion in tourism revenue, which constitutes about 9% of the country's GDP (World Bank, 2021). Furthermore, the Uganda Hotel Owners Association (2020) reported that about 400,000 workers in the tourism sector have lost their jobs due to the pandemic. The ongoing uncertainty surrounding the pandemic continues to pose a significant threat to the recovery and sustainability of the tourism sector in Uganda.