Exports generated by international tourism reached US$1.7 trillion in 2018, a four percent increase in real terms over the previous year, a new report from the World Tourism Organization shows.
Spurred on by a 24 percent rise in arrivals from the United States, the Caribbean recorded a healthy 12 percent increase in tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2019.
Travelers looking for a truly unique and breathtaking vacation need to put Puerto Plata on their list. Nestled along the northern coast, Puerto Plata is known as the birthplace of tourism in Dominican Republic.
Frank Comito, CEO and Director General of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), reassured investors that it was a great time to be in the tourism industry, which continues to be the major economic driver for the Caribbean and for the world.
Spain is the most visited country by UK residents, the Office for National Statistics revealed today. Britons flock to the country in their droves, with 15.6 million visits there in 2018 - although this was a two percent decrease from 2017.
???????The latest issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer from the World Tourism Organization shows that international tourism continued to grow over the first quarter of 2019.