Annex of the unwto world tourism barometer present preliminary full year results for international tourism in 2017 based on data for international overnight visitors reported by destinations around the world. This growth reminds us of the need to increase our capacity to develop and manage tourism in a sustainable way, building smart destinations and making the most of technology and innovation, said unwto secretarygeneral, zurab pololikashvili. International tourist arrivals grew by 7% in 2017 to reach a total of 1,322 million, according to the latest unwto world tourism barometer. Unwto tourism highlights presents a concise overview of international tourism in the world based on the results for the year 2016.
Greeces tourism strategy is yielding positive results, according to the unwto world tourism barometer released last month. According to unwto, international tourist arrivals increased by a remarkable 7% in 2017 to reach a total of 1,322 million. Unwto world tourism barometer and statistical annex, may 2019. Many destinations reported doubledigit growth, in particular in the mediterranean.
Unwto world tourism barometer and statistical annex, june. The information is updated six times a year, covering shortterm tourism trends, a retrospective and prospective evaluation by the unwto panel of experts of. Januaryapril of 2017 compared to the same period last year, with business confidence. Unwto world tourism barometer the unwto world tourism barometer and accompanying statistical annex provides tourism stakeholders with uptodate statistics and analysis in a timely fashion. Volume 15 advance release january 2017 the unwto world tourism barometer is a publication of the world tourism organization unwto.
The next issue of the unwto world tourism barometer is scheduled for october. Unwto world tourism barometer and statistical annex, september 2019. Worldwide, international tourist arrivals overnight visitors increased by 6% compared to the same sixmonth period last year, well above the sustained and. International tourism growth continues to outpace the global economy submitted by unwto on mon, 01202020 15. The other three bric economies all substantially increased expenditure in 2017. This issue also includes preliminary results for international tourism in the first for. With a 12 percent increase in spending, china continued to lead international outbound. Data collection for this issue was closed end of august 2017. The world tourism organization unwto, a united nations specialized agency, is the leading international organization with the decisive and central role in promoting the development of. It is the leading international organization in the field of tourism, which promotes tourism as a driver of economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability and offers leadership and support to the. In addition, this issue includes an outlook for 2018 based on current trends and the assess. The world tourism organization unwto is the united nations specialized agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.
On the eve of the 23rd session of the general assembly, the latest unwto world tourism barometer was officially released, showing rising arrival numbers across the world. Unwto world tourism barometer advance release january 2017. Visitor numbers reported by destinations around the world reflect strong demand for international travel in the first half of 2017, according to the latest unwto world tourism barometer. Download the 2016 unwto annual report to learn more about what we did to promote and advance tourisms contribution to sustainable development and inclusive economic growth in destinations around the world in 2016. International tourist arrivals in july and august totalled over 300 million for the first time ever according to the latest unwto world tourism barometer. Travel news unwto world tourism barometer volume 15. Global tourism continues to grow but at a slower rate according to the latest unwto world tourism barometer study.
Tourism research annual report 2017 contents 03 04 05 10 14 29 33 39 41 45 47 50 53 56. Outbound tourism on the rise from many source markets. However, the first four months of the year are low season in many. The information is updated six times a year and includes. This growth reminds us of eturbonews trends travel news. Likewise, international tourism receipts earned by destinations worldwide. Sustained growth in international tourism despite challenges demand for international tourism remained robust in 2016 despite challenges. The latest unwto world tourism barometer is out now. Unwto calendar of events 2017 world tourism organization.
By monitoring shortterm tourism trends on a regular basis, unwto aims to provide all those involved, directly or indirectly, in tourism with adequate uptodate statistics and analysis in a timely fashion. Tourism research annual report 2017 the kingdom of. The unwto report for the first quarter of 2019, showed international tourism continues to grow by 4% but the rate slowed when compared with the first quarter during the last two years. Unwto reveals strong 2017 outbound tourism demand travel. A comparable sequence of uninterrupted solid growth has not been recorded since the 1960s. All regions saw a rise in international arrivals in 2019. The unwto world tourism barometer monitors shortterm tourism trends on a regular basis to provide global tourism stakeholders with up. The world tourism organization unwto is the united nations specialized agency, responsible for the promotion of sustainable, responsible, and universally accessible tourism.
Tourism s growth across all regions strengthens sectors potential to contribute to sustainable development agenda. Unwto world tourism barometer, september 2017 adventure. International tourist arrivals, evolution by half year 2017. By monitoring shortterm tourism trends on a regular basis, unwto aims to provide all. Latest data from unwto world tourism barometer imtj.
Sentiment expressed by the unwto panel of experts points to a start of the recovery of international demand mostly in 2021. Unwto world tourism barometer october 2017 tirol tourism. According to the world tourism organization unwtos latest barometer, international tourist arrivals grew 6% in the first six months of 2018 after a record year of growth in 2017. Chinese tourists and spending continues to increase april 27, 2017 2016 results on expenditure from major outbound markets reflect increasing demand for international tourism across the world, according to the latest unwto world tourism barometer. International tourism highlights, 2019 edition unwto. The world tourism organization unwto is the united nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tour. The unwto forecast for international tourism in 2019 is. List of the 159 member states of the unwto and the year of admission in the organization. Chinese tourists and spending continues to increase. Unwto tourism iglights, 2017 dition 3 international tourism in 2016 key trends and outlook international tourist arrivals overnight visitors in 2016 grew by 3.
Unwto world tourism barometer international tourism on. Almost all source markets reported higher tourism spending in 2017, reflecting continued strong demand for international tourism across all world regions, according to the latest unwto world tourism barometer. The unwto world tourism barometer is a publication of the. International tourism outpaces predictions cnn travel. International tourist arrivals % change unwto confidence. Unwto annual report 2016 world tourism organization unwto. A new report unwto tourism highlights presents a concise overview of international tourism in the world based on the results for the year 2016. Between january and august 2017, destinations worldwide welcomed 901 million international tourist arrivals overnight visitors, 56 million. The information is updated several times a year and. This issue of the unwto world tourism barometer and the accompanying statistical annex include a comprehensive analysis of international tourism receipts in 2016, as well as the top destinations by international tourist arrivals and receipts, and top source markets by international tourism expenditure. International tourism continues to show significant growth worldwide, and this translates into job creation in many economies. The report ranks greece second in terms of per capita travel surplus at 1. International tourist arrivals grew by 7% in 2017 to reach a total of 1,322 million, according to unwto. According to this latest research, international tourist arrivals grew by 4% between january and.
About the unwto world tourism barometer the unwto world tourism barometer is a publication of the world tourism organization unwto that monitors. International tourist arrivals overnight visitors worldwide grew 4% in. The caribbean was hardhit by impacts from the september 2017 hurricanes irma and maria. Unwto world tourism barometer and statistical annex, august 2017. World tourism barometer world tourism day regional departments africa americas asia and the pacific. The world tourism organization unwto is a specialized agency of the united nations.