World Travel & Tourism
International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) reached a total of 1 245 million in 2016 This was 41 million more in 2015 or an increase of 3 4 The global pace of growth was slightly more moderate in 2015 4 5 The global tourist arrival has experienced a constant increase after the economical crisis in 2008.
The market share of emerging economies increased from 30 in 1980 to 45 in 2016 and is expected to reach 57 by 2030 equivalent to over 1 billion international tourist arrivals
Global International Tourism Arrivals
Source : The World Bank
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France, the United States, Spain and China continued to be among the top international arrivals ranking in 2016 In tourist input, the US and Spain remain at the top, followed by Thailand, which climbed to number 3 last year, and China comes fourth Although the t ravel and tourism competitiveness index has ranked Spain as the most competitive destination followed by France, Germany, Japan and UK, the most visited destinations are still France with around 82 million international visitors each year
International Tourist Arrivals 2016
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International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) reached a total of 1 245 million in 2016 This was 41 million more in 2015 or an increase of 3 4 The global pace of growth was slightly more moderate in 2015 4 5 The global tourist arrival has experienced a constant increase after the economical crisis in 2008.
The market share of emerging economies increased from 30 in 1980 to 45 in 2016 and is expected to reach 57 by 2030 equivalent to over 1 billion international tourist arrivals
Economic Impacts
Travel tourism is a dynamic engine of economic development and job creation throughout the world In 2017 travel tourism directly contributed 2 6 trillion USD and nearly 119 million jobs worldwide Taking its wider indirect and induced impacts into account, the sector contributed 8 3 trillion USD to the global economy and supported 313 million jobs in 2017 This was equal to 10 4 of the world s GDP, and approximately 1 in 10 of all jobs In 2018 all world sub regions are expected to experience positive growth in direct travel tourism GDP Travel tourism s impact includes people travelling for both leisure and business, domestically and internationally In 2017 77 %%(a total of 4 2 trillion USD of all travel spend was as a result of leisure travel, compared to 23 for business travel
Proving to be a success hit, investment in the travel tourism market has increased Travel tourism has attracted capital investment of 882 4 billion USD in 2017 This is expected to rise by 4 8 in 2018 and rise by 4 3 over the next ten years to 1 408 3 billion USD in 2028
National Investment In Travel & Tourism
Source : World Travel & Tourism Council
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Iran Travel & Tourism
Iran, the land of four seasons, history and culture, souvenir and authenticity with mountains and deserts, forest, plains and seas, cultures and traditions has an immense potential for attracting international tourists.
Travel tourism is an important economic activity in most countries As well as its direct economic impact, the industry has significant indirect and induced impacts The direct contribution of travel tourism to Iran s GDP in 2017 was 11 8 billion USD 2 8 of GDP) This number reflects the economic activity generated by industries such as hotels, airlines, travel agents and other passenger transportation services The total contribution to GDP was 30 7 billion USD 7 3 of GDP) which is less than the global total contribution of 10 3 on GDP
