Global Tourism at a Glance

Learn global tourism from the numbers

1. Global Tourism at a Glance

2. Global tourism at a glance Inbound tourism

3. Global tourism at a glance

4. Global tourism at a glance

5. Global tourism at a glance: Outbound tourism

6. Background of global tourism growth in 2019 Strong Economy 2018 World GDP: 2.6% Growth Exchange rate movements: moderate Low interest rates Strong Demand for Air Travel International Passenger Traffic: 3.6% Growth Stable Fuel Prices and Lower Air Fares Over the past two decades, the number of unique city pairs connected by air transport has more than doubled, reaching more than 20,000 at ever lower costs. Internet Technologies shape traveler’s experience Online sharing platforms contribute to increase tourists Enhanced Visa Facilitation eVisas and visas on arrival on the rise The share of world population requiring a traditional visa declined: 75% in 1980 to 53% in 2018

7. Consumer Travel Trends in 2019 Travel to change: ‘live like a local’, ’quest for authenticity and transformation’ Travel to show: ‘ instagramable ’ moments, experiences, and destinations - social media envy Pursuit of a healthy life: Walking, wellness and sports tourism Rise of the sharing/access/gig economy: short-term rentals (e.g. Airbnb, VRBO) Solo travel & multigenerational travel: aging population, single households Rising awareness on sustainability: zero plastic, flight shame movement