OURIST ARRIVALS 2013
+5% Europe
Middle East +4%
+6% Africa
Asia Pacific +6%
World +5% SOURCE: WORLD TOURISM ORGANIZATION (UNWTO) 2014
“THE TOURISM SECTOR HAS SHOWN A REMARKABLE CAPACITY TO ADJUST TO THE CHANGING MARKET CONDITIONS, FUELLING GROWTH AND JOB CREATION AROUND THE WORLD, DESPITE THE LINGERING ECONOMIC AND GEOPOLITICAL CHALLENGES”
TALEB RIFAI UNWTO SECRETARY-GENERAL
A World of possibilities
The international tourism industry is looking forward to a fruitful 2014, with passenger figures on the up
International tourist arrivals grew by 5% in 2013, reaching a record 1,087 million
arrivals, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Despite global economic challenges, international tourism results were well above expectations, with an additional 52 million international tourists travelling the world in 2013. For 2014, UNWTO forecasts 4% to 4.5%
growth – again, above the long-term projections. “2013 was an excellent year for international tourism” said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai.
“The tourism sector has shown a remarkable capacity to adjust to the changing market conditions, fuelling growth and job creation around the world, despite the lingering economic and geopolitical challenges. Indeed, tourism has been among the few sectors CONT. p50 ❱❱
Un mundo de posibilidades
Demand for international tourism was strongest for destinations in Asia and the Pacific (+6%), Africa (+6%) and Europe (+5%). The leading sub-regions were South-East Asia (+10%), Central and Eastern Europe (+7%), Southern and Mediterranean Europe (+6%) and North Africa (+6%). 2014 regional prospects are strongest for Asia and the Pacific (+5% to +6%) and Africa (+4% to +6%), followed by Europe and the Americas (both +3% to +4%). In the Middle East (0% to +5%) prospects are positive yet volatile
El sector internacional de turismo está ansioso por un 2014 fructífero, con número de pasajeros en alza.
El número de llegadas de turistas internacionales creció 5% en 2013,
alcanzando el valor record de 1.087 millones de llegadas, según el último Barómetro del Turismo de la OMT. A pesar de las dificultades económicas mundiales, los resultados del turismo internacional fueron muy superiores a las expectativas, con 52 millones de turistas adicionales que viajaron por el mundo en 2013. Para 2014, la OMT prevé un crecimiento
entre el 4% y el 4,5%, nuevamente superior a las proyecciones a largo plazo. “2013 fue un año excelente para el turismo internacional”, declaró el Secretario General de la OMT, Taleb Rifai.
“El sector de turismo demostró una
extraordinaria capacidad de adaptación a los cambios de las condiciones del mercado, impulsando el crecimiento y la
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