International Tourist Arrivals Reach Record 1.087 Billion in 2013
Skift Take
The UNWTO's annual tourism numbers are the most accurate statistics available. A second year of record-breaking growth signifies the strength and potential of the international travel industry.
International tourist arrivals reached a record 1.087 billion in 2013, the United National World Tourism Organization announced today. This is up 5 percent, or 52 million international tourists, from the 1.035 billion tourism arrivals reported in 2012.
The UNWTO expects international tourist arrivals to continue increasing up to 4.5 percent in 2014.
This year Europe led growth in a
