A Review Of Travel Trends With Divine Destinations
The statistics are in and according to the latest news, the number of international tourists should be even higher this year than in previous years.
Online, May 1, 2013 (Newswire.com) - The statistics are in and according to the latest news, the number of international tourists should be even higher this year than in previous years. In 2012 there were a record 1.035 billion international tourists which beat 2011's 996 million by almost 40 million more according to the UNWTO. The countries which are leading in growth include Asia and the Pacific as well as parts of Europe and Africa.
Most destinations in fact, are reporting an increase in tourism, even the U.S. As growth continues, many destinations are finding new ways to further promote tourism by relaxing restrictions as well. One country which is showing a marked improvement in tourism due to relaxing restrictions not by Cuba but by the United States. Cuba is the only country which the U.S. government has restricted U.S. citizens from visiting. Other areas of concern, the government advises against if threats are present however, it is generally left up to the traveler decide, except Cuba. Last year, around 400,000 U.S. travelers visited Cuba, this year, more are expected.
Other countries which are relaxing or considering relaxing visa requirements and or entry requirements to promote tourism include par Fiji and Papau New Guinea where travelers can now travel freely between and Japan who is looking into relaxing requirements for visitors from Southeast Asia. More changes which have occurred of late include China which enables passport holders from a number of countries to stay visa free for up to 72 hours; Russia, where U.S. citizens visas will now be valid for three years and the U.S. which as now admitted Taiwan into the Visa Waiver Program, adding it to the list of 36 other countries.
Tourism is one of the largest industries not just in the United States, but around the world. In the United States alone, according to the U.S. Travel Association (ustravel.org), spending by international and resident travelers averaged 2.2 billion dollars every day and that international travel spending supported over 1.2 million U.S. jobs.
Top leisure activities in the U.S. by international visitors included:
shopping
dining
sightseeing
visiting attractions
theme parks
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