07. Trend in global tourism
Describe the trends in the graph, and suggest reasons to explain the trends.
• There is generally an increase in global tourism for the years 1995-2010.
• There are periods of decrease in global tourism in 2003 and 2009.
• After the periods of decrease, global tourism resumed its growth.
Internationally tourist arrivals reached 1,138 million in 2014, a 4.7% increase over the previous year, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.
Where is the region with the highest growth in international tourist arrivals?
What are the factors contributing to the growth of tourism?
Why is Europe the top in tourist destination?
Who benefits from the growth of tourism?
How can the development of tourism be sustained?
Europe remains as top tourist destination.