International travel exports hit $1.7tn last year, China spent $277bn
2019/6/11 23:04:53
Total exports from international tourism include USD 1,448 billion in international tourism receipts (visitor spending in destinations) and USD 256 billion in international passenger transport services. International tourism receipts increased 4% in real terms (adjusting for exchange rate fluctuations and inflation) in 2018, about USD 100 billion more than the previous year. This is consistent with the 6% increase in international tourist arrivals in 2018.
By regions, Asia Pacific led the way with 7% growth in international tourism receipts, followed by Europe with a 5% increase. Asia Pacific recorded 345 million international tourist arrivals, up by 6%, and tourism receipts rose 7% to USD 433 billion during the time.