In not so long away future, five million tourists daily will travel across their borders
International tourist arrivals are forecast to reach 1.8 billion by 2030, according to the newly-released UNWTO long-term forecast, “Tourism Towards 2030.”
“International tourism will continue to grow in the period 2010-2030, but at a more moderate pace than the past decades, with the number of international tourist arrivals worldwide increasing by an average 3.3 percent a year,” the report says.
By 2030, when arrivals are expected to reach 1.8 billion, five million people every day will be crossing international borders for leisure, business, or other purposes such as visiting friends and family.
“The next 20 years will be of continued growth for the sector,” said UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai. “This growth offers immense possibilities as these can also be years of leadership, with tourism leading economic growth, social progress, and environmental sustainability.”
North America’s share will increase from only 14 percent to 16 percent of the global market by 2030, “mostly due to the slower growth” there,” the study says.
By 2030, Northeast Asia will be the most visited sub-region in the world, representing 16 percent of total arrivals and taking over from Southern and Mediterranean Europe, with a 15 percent share in 2030.
By David Wilkening
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