International Tourist Arrivals Reach Record 1.13 Billion in 2014


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A strengthening global economy combined with explosive outbound growth from several developing markets have led to several years of tourism growth that shows little sign of slowing down.
Global travel set a new record in 2014. A total 1.13 billion travelers crossed borders in 2014, an increase of 51 million travelers over the 1.087 arrivals recorded in 2013, according to data released by the United Nations World Tourism Organization today. This is the fifth consecutive year of growth s