{"id":121364,"date":"2018-01-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-14T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rhn.ro\/international-tourist-numbers-rose-by-7-in-2017\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T11:21:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T09:21:35","slug":"international-tourist-numbers-rose-by-7-in-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rhn.ro\/en\/international-tourist-numbers-rose-by-7-in-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"International tourist numbers rose by 7% in 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

International tourist numbers rose by 7% in 2017<\/p>\n

In 2017, the number of international tourists worldwide increased by 7%, reaching 1.32 billion, the highest level in the last 7 years, announced Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).<\/p>\n

For 2018, an advance of 4% – 5% in the number of foreign visitors globally is estimated.<\/p>\n

In 2017, the most significant advance, of 8%, was recorded in the case of foreign tourists visiting Europe, and especially the Mediterranean region, while Africa consolidated its recovery started in 2017.<\/p>\n

Important increases were recorded in the Asia-Pacific region – 6%, in the Middle East – 5%, and in North and South America – 3%.<\/p>\n

Source: Profit<\/a><\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n

How much did international tourism grow in 2017?<\/strong><\/p>\n

International tourism grew by 7% in 2017, reaching a record 1.32 billion arrivals worldwide.<\/p>\n

Which region saw the highest growth in tourism?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Europe recorded the highest growth at 8%, driven largely by the Mediterranean region.<\/p>\n

What is the tourism growth forecast for 2018?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) estimates a global growth of 4% to 5% for 2018.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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