Global tourism hits record highs – but who goes where on holiday?
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As the holiday season approaches, we look at the rise and rise of tourism and find out where the world’s 1.4 billion international travellers go on vacation.
By Molly Blackall
How many people travel abroad on holiday?
Tourism is on the rise. In 2018, there were a record 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals, according to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), a rise of 6% over 2017. That doesn’t mean 1.4 billion people travel abroad for their holidays, as many people will clock up more ...
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