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30 Jan 2008 |
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The year 2007 exceeded the expectations for international tourism with arrivals reaching new record figures close to 900 million. The results confirm both the sustained growth path of the past years and the resilience of the sector regarding external factors. This development has been supported by a strong world economy, which has experienced its longest period of sustained growth for more than two decades.
According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourism arrivals expanded by 6% in 2007, to 898 million international tourist arrivals, as compared to 2006.
"Economic and tourism growth are driven by emerging markets and developing economies. While mature markets remain the leading destinations in the world, the faster growth rate of new markets confirms UNWTO's main message of tourism's potential for the developing world", said UNWTO's Secretary-General, Francesco Frangialli.
Of the additional 52 million worldwide arrivals, Europe received some 19 million and Asia and the Pacific 17 million. The Americas was up by around six million, Africa by three million and the Middle East by five million. |
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-New Palestinian Tourism Initiative Targets Spanish Speaking Markets
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Tourism Malaysia received the ASEAN Tourism Association (ASEANTA) Awards for Excellence in Tourism 2008 for the Best ASEAN Marketing & Promotional Campaign category for its highly-acclaimed "The Time Is Now, The Place Is Malaysia" campaign. The ... January 30, 2008 |
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Amadeus Waterways released its 2009 cruise schedule, presenting a great selection of 17 vacation programs in Europe, Russia, Portugal and Egypt. Start your European vacation in enchanting Paris, cruise along the Mosel and Main River from Trier to Nuremberg, ... January 29, 2008 |
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