{"id":4186,"date":"2020-03-25T10:34:47","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T10:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bleachglobal.com\/blog\/?p=4186"},"modified":"2020-03-26T10:38:13","modified_gmt":"2020-03-26T10:38:13","slug":"international-tourism-the-economic-driver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bleachglobal.com\/blog\/en\/trade-fairs\/international-tourism-the-economic-driver\/","title":{"rendered":"| TOURISM: THE ECONOMIC DRIVER |"},"content":{"rendered":"

The international tourism arrivals have been increasing consecutively over the past nine years, in the first half of 2019,\u00a0international tourism grew 4%.<\/h2>\n

This rising on international tourism increases the relevance of the tourists and companies awareness and the creation of policies based on social and environmental sustainability and on the economic and social benefits of the populations.<\/h3>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"guy<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\u201cEvery day, more than 3 million tourists cross international borders. Every year, almost 1.2 billion people travel abroad. Tourism has become a pillar of economies, a passport to prosperity, and a transformative force for improving millions of lives. The world can and must harness the power of tourism as we strive to carry out the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.\u201d<\/strong>
\nAnt\u00f3nio Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General<\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n

 <\/p>\n

Tourism in numbers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In recent years, the tourism and travel sector has sought to respond to the demand of travellers and tourists, turning to technological and digital media that are increasingly innovative, as well as increasing the cultural, heritage and social value of the countries.<\/h3>\n

Top tourism earners: United States of America, Spain, France, Thailand, United Kingdom<\/h3>\n

\"Top<\/p>\n

<\/h3>\n

Top destinations: France, Spain, United States, China, Italy<\/h3>\n

\"Top<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Top<\/p>\n

Did you know?<\/em><\/h3>\n

Around 10% of China\u2019s 1.4 billion inhabitants travel internationally. By 2027, the number of passport holders is expected to reach 300 million or 20% of the Chinese population.<\/h4>\n

Source: UNWTO\/GTERC Asia Tourism Trends, 2018 Edition; China Outbound Tourism Research Institute, 2018. World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).<\/h6>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

<\/h3>\n

The leader of the international tourism market<\/h2>\n

According to UNWTO, in 2018, the EU received 710 million international tourist arrivals, with international tourism revenues reaching 570 billion dollars. 2018 brought extraordinary results for Europe, registering a 5% growth over the previous year.<\/h3>\n

<\/h3>\n

\"Map<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Worldwide, there were 1,401 million arrivals from international tourists, in 2018, with an expenditure of 1,451 billion dollars, showing a steady rise.<\/h3>\n

<\/h3>\n

 <\/p>\n

Reference events<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n

<\/h4>\n
\n

Arabian Travel Market, Dubai<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n

28 JUNE – 1 JULY 2020, World Trade Center Dubai<\/p>\n

 <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\n

IMEX, Las Vegas<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

15-17 SEPTEMBER 2020, Sands Expo<\/p>\n

 <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\n

WTM, London<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

2-4 NOVEMBER 2020, ExCel London<\/p>\n

 <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\n

IBTM, Barcelona<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

1-3 DECEMBER 2020, Fira Barcelona Gran Via<\/p>\n

 <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\n

ITB, Berlin<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

10-14 MARCH 2021, Messe Berlin<\/p>\n

 <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\n

IMEX, Frankfurt<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

25-27 MAY 2021, Messe Frankfurt<\/p>\n

 <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

 <\/p>\n

Discover some of our latest works<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/h4>\n

Caribe Mexicano @ Anato Nacional A stand built by Bleach Global \u2014 at Corferias, Bogot\u00e1.<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\t\t