About this reportThe strong level of growth in international tourism expected by the WTO for 2004 has been attributed to three major factors: pent up demand after years of restrictions and difficulties, an improved international political situation and a stronger economy.
Leisure travel has been growing at a superior rate to that of business, but this sector is expected to become more competitive once again.
After a global shift towards intra-regional, short-haul travel, necessitated by economic difficulties and security fears, the long-haul market is expected to display the highest rates of expansion in the coming decade.Against this background of global recovery, these long-term tourism forecasts, the ninth set which have been published by TTI, project global travel to the year 2020 from a base year of 2002 for each individual destination or outbound market.
Based upon the most recent comparable data available, Mintel identifies the world’s current 30 leading global tourism generators.
These trip forecasts are then used as a basis for estimating worldwide future international demand for tourism, with future tourism levels for the 20 leading individual destinations outlined.
Designed for travel and tourism professionals, this report combines the latest tourism data from the most authoritative sources and Mintel's own unique, independent analysis.
It offers a level of market-explanation that can help create focused marketing and shape effective tourism policy at the highest level.