Global tourist numbers
1087000000 tourist arrivals / year
International tourism exceeds expectations with 1.087 billion arrivals up 52 million in 2013
According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourist arrivals grew by 5% in 2013, reaching a record $ 1 087 million against 1.032 billion in 2012 despite the global economic challenges, the results of international tourism greatly exceeded expectations, with 52 million more tourists have traveled the world in 2013 for 2014, UNWTO forecasts a growth of 4 to 4.5%, again higher than the long-term projections.
Number of tourists in the world in 2013
According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the number of tourists has increased by 5% in 2013, 1.1 billion people, stressing that tourism was "one of the few sectors that have brought good news to many economies. "
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The first half usually accounts for some 45% of the total number of arrivals over a year (in the northern hemisphere, the high season is in July and August, which are part of the second half).
The application of international tourism has been strongest in destinations in the Asia region (6%), Africa (6%) and Europe (+5%). The fastest growing sub-regions were Asia South East (10%), Central and Eastern Europe (+7%), Southern Europe and Mediterranean (6%) and Africa North (+ 6%).
2013 was an excellent year for international tourism
The tourism sector has shown how he was able to adapt to changing markets, boost growth and create jobs in the world, despite persistent economic and geopolitical challenges. Moreover, for many economies, tourism has been one of the few industries to make positive news. "
The WTO forecasts that international arrivals will increase from 4 to 4.5% in 2014, more so than its long-term forecast which projected an annual increase of 3.8% between 2010 and 2020 The confidence index of MTO, which is based on the opinions of more than 300 world experts, confirms this vision where prospects for 2014 exceed those of previous years.
"The positive results of 2013, the global economic recovery expected in 2014, set the stage for a new positive year for international tourism. On this background, UNWTO calls on governments to develop national strategies to support a sector that can contribute to sustainable and equitable growth, "said Mr. Rifai.
By region, the prospects for 2014 are stronger for Asia-Pacific (+5% to +6%) and Africa (4% to 6%), followed by Europe and the Americas (between + 3% and 4% in both cases). The Middle East (0% to +5%), the outlook is positive although volatile.
Europe is home to most of the new arrivals
563000000
In absolute terms, it is Europe that comes to mind growth. Indeed, it hosted 29 million additional international arrivals tourists in 2013, bringing the total to 563 million. This growth, which exceeded forecasts for 2013, almost double the average growth rate in the region in 2005-2012 (2.5% per year). This performance is particularly remarkable when one considers the state of the regional economy and the already high results achieved in 2011 and 2012. subregions are Central and Eastern Europe (+7%) and Southern Europe and Mediterranean (6%) that show the best results.
In relative terms, the growth was more pronounced in the Asia-Pacific region (6%) when the number of international tourists increased by 14 million to 248 million. The South East Asia (+10%) is the sub-region recorded the best performance, while growth was comparatively mild in South Asia (5%), Oceania and Northeast Asia East (4% each).
The Americas (+4%) saw an increase in their arrivals 6 million, 169 million. Are at the top destinations in North and Central America (+4% respectively), while those in South America (2%) and the Caribbean (1%) were somewhat breathless over in 2012.
Africa (+6%) drew three million more arrivals by which she scored a record 56 million reflecting the current rebound in North Africa (+6%) and sustained growth of sub-Saharan destinations (+ 5%). The results of the Middle East (+ 0%, and a total of 52 million) have been somewhat mixed and volatile.
Evolution of the number of tourists in the world in 2013
1087000000 tourist arrivals / year
International tourism exceeds expectations with 1.087 billion arrivals up 52 million in 2013
According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourist arrivals grew by 5% in 2013, reaching a record $ 1 087 million against 1.032 billion in 2012 despite the global economic challenges, the results of international tourism greatly exceeded expectations, with 52 million more tourists have traveled the world in 2013 for 2014, UNWTO forecasts a growth of 4 to 4.5%, again higher than the long-term projections.
Number of tourists in the world in 2013
According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the number of tourists has increased by 5% in 2013, 1.1 billion people, stressing that tourism was "one of the few sectors that have brought good news to many economies. "
Did you know?
The first half usually accounts for some 45% of the total number of arrivals over a year (in the northern hemisphere, the high season is in July and August, which are part of the second half).
The application of international tourism has been strongest in destinations in the Asia region (6%), Africa (6%) and Europe (+5%). The fastest growing sub-regions were Asia South East (10%), Central and Eastern Europe (+7%), Southern Europe and Mediterranean (6%) and Africa North (+ 6%).
2013 was an excellent year for international tourism
The tourism sector has shown how he was able to adapt to changing markets, boost growth and create jobs in the world, despite persistent economic and geopolitical challenges. Moreover, for many economies, tourism has been one of the few industries to make positive news. "
The WTO forecasts that international arrivals will increase from 4 to 4.5% in 2014, more so than its long-term forecast which projected an annual increase of 3.8% between 2010 and 2020 The confidence index of MTO, which is based on the opinions of more than 300 world experts, confirms this vision where prospects for 2014 exceed those of previous years.
"The positive results of 2013, the global economic recovery expected in 2014, set the stage for a new positive year for international tourism. On this background, UNWTO calls on governments to develop national strategies to support a sector that can contribute to sustainable and equitable growth, "said Mr. Rifai.
By region, the prospects for 2014 are stronger for Asia-Pacific (+5% to +6%) and Africa (4% to 6%), followed by Europe and the Americas (between + 3% and 4% in both cases). The Middle East (0% to +5%), the outlook is positive although volatile.
Europe is home to most of the new arrivals
563000000
In absolute terms, it is Europe that comes to mind growth. Indeed, it hosted 29 million additional international arrivals tourists in 2013, bringing the total to 563 million. This growth, which exceeded forecasts for 2013, almost double the average growth rate in the region in 2005-2012 (2.5% per year). This performance is particularly remarkable when one considers the state of the regional economy and the already high results achieved in 2011 and 2012. subregions are Central and Eastern Europe (+7%) and Southern Europe and Mediterranean (6%) that show the best results.
In relative terms, the growth was more pronounced in the Asia-Pacific region (6%) when the number of international tourists increased by 14 million to 248 million. The South East Asia (+10%) is the sub-region recorded the best performance, while growth was comparatively mild in South Asia (5%), Oceania and Northeast Asia East (4% each).
The Americas (+4%) saw an increase in their arrivals 6 million, 169 million. Are at the top destinations in North and Central America (+4% respectively), while those in South America (2%) and the Caribbean (1%) were somewhat breathless over in 2012.
Africa (+6%) drew three million more arrivals by which she scored a record 56 million reflecting the current rebound in North Africa (+6%) and sustained growth of sub-Saharan destinations (+ 5%). The results of the Middle East (+ 0%, and a total of 52 million) have been somewhat mixed and volatile.
Evolution of the number of tourists in the world in 2013
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