COMCEC Tourism Outlook-2016

appeal to non-euro markets, and the recovery of many European economies has increased intra-

regional tourism.

Figure 3.6 Tourism Receipts by Region (2000-2015)

Source: UNWTO, Tourism Highlights 2013 & 2016 Edition

Accounting for 33% of international receipts, in 2015, Asia-Pacific region earned US$ 418 billion

in international tourism receipts, this means an increase of 4% in real terms according to 2014.

In 2015, Africa continued to struggle with health and security challenges, as well as slower

economic growth due to lower oil and commodity prices. By taking 3% of worldwide tourism

receipts, this region earned US$ 33 billion in international tourism receipts, meaning an increase

of 2% in real terms.

International tourism receipts increased by 4% in real terms to US$ 54 billion for Middle East

which has a share of over 4% in worldwide receipts.

There is a tendency of increase in tourism receipts in Asia-Pacific Region and decrease in Europe

and Americas region. Especially, market share of Europe in international tourism receipts

decreased from 41% in 2014 to 36% in 2015.

Africa

America

28%

Asia/

Pacific

18%

Europe

49%

Middle

East

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