1, 135 million World Tourist arrivals increased by 4.4%

International Tourist arrivals in 2014

In 2104, International tourist arrivals increased by 4.4% reaching  reaching a total of 1, 135m. In 2013, there were 1.087 billion international tourist arrivals worldwide, with a growth of 5.0% as compared to 1.03 billion in 2012.The top 10 international tourism destinations in 2013 were France 84.7m; United State 69.8m, Spain 60.7m, China 55.7m, Italy 47.7, Turkey 37.8m, Germany 31.5m, United Kingdom 31.2m, Russia 28.4m, Thailand 26.2m, Malaysia25.7m, Hong Kong 25.6m, India 6.8m.

“International tourism is the vital component of international trade as seen in export earnings from international tourism and passenger transport, which reached £.98 trillion ($1.5 trillion) in 2014,” according to UNWTO secretary general Taleb Rifai.International Tourism represents 30% of world’s export of services and 6% of overall export of goods and services. Europe accounts for 41% of international tourism receipts and saw an increase in tourism earnings £11.5bn ($17bn) to £331bn ($509bn), Asia and Pacific saw an increase of £ 10.4bn ($16bn) to £245bn ($377bn), In America 22% and increase of £6.5bn ($10bn) to £178bn ($274bn). In the Middle East 4% £2.5bn ($4bn) to £32bn ($49bn) Africa rose by £0.65bn ($1bn) to £23.4bn ($36bn). Britain £29.25 9$45bn) rose two places to 7^th boosted by effects of Olympics. Russia fell 6% ranked 5^th and Brazil gained 2% and ranked 10.Countries least visited by Tourists in 2014Kiribati  6000Moldova 72000Solomon Islands 25000Mcironesia 42000Tonga 45,000