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Tourism receipts and spending 2008-2018

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19 September 2024

Tourism receipts and spending 2008-2018

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OECD data shows significant growth in international tourism receipts, with the United States leading at $241.985 billion in 2018, while Estonia reached $2.331 billion, highlighting the essential role of tourism in bolstering national economies.

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Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

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Finland

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Georgia

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

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Latvia

Liechtenstein

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Norway

Poland

Portugal

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Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Türkiye

Ukraine

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Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

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Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

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  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Coordinated information on travelling

    • Improving statistics and indicators

    • Innovative tourism services

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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The data from OECD on international tourism receipts from 2016 to 2018 shows strong growth across many countries. The United States led with 241,985 million USD in 2018, up from 233,759 million in 2017. Spain and France also saw increases, reaching 81,684.2 million and 72,693.6 million, respectively. Germany, at 59,797.7 million, remained a key player, while Italy's receipts rose to 51,796.4 million. Australia and Japan showed significant growth as well. Estonia's receipts reached 2,331.3 million, reflecting a steady upward trend from previous years. Overall, this data highlights a positive trajectory in global tourism spending, emphasizing its importance to national economies.

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