The World Tourism Organization announced that in 2015, global tourism revenues grew by 3.6% to $1,400 billion, or an average of $4 billion per day. This occurred as tourist arrivals increased by 4.4% in 2015, reaching a record 1.184 billion.
According to preliminary data on tourism revenues in 2015, the world’s main tourist destinations are the USA – $178 billion, China – $114 billion, Spain – $57 billion, and France – $46 billion.
Currently, international tourism represents 7% of total world exports and 30% of service exports. Tourism’s share in total exports of goods and services increased from 6% to 7%. In the ranking of global export categories, tourism ranks third, after fuels and chemicals, ahead of food products and automobiles.
Source: Economica
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the global tourism revenue in 2015?
Global tourism revenue reached $1.4 trillion in 2015, representing an average of $4 billion per day.
Which countries were the top tourism earners in 2015?
The leading destinations by revenue were the USA ($178bn), China ($114bn), Spain ($57bn), and France ($46bn).
How significant is tourism to the global economy?
Tourism accounts for 7% of total world exports and 30% of service exports, ranking as the third-largest export category.