Travel and tourism
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The tourist industries in the European countries of Italy, France, the UK, Spain, and Germany have all been influenced by a number of factors, such as the world recession, currency devaluations, and the increased competition among air carriers. The UK was the biggest market in terms of outgoing tourism with a value of $31.7 billion in 1997. Incoming tourism in France, Italy, United Kingdom, and Spain were all above $20 billion in the same period. Spanish expenditures for incoming tourism is forecasted to grow during the 1997 to 2002 period by 31.4%, the largest among the five countries.
Publication Name: Market Research Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0308-3446
Year: 1998
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The Italian market for travel & tourism
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Italy's travel and tourism industry is analyzed in terms of incoming tourism, outgoing tourism and domestic tourism. Domestic tourism, or the travel of Italians within their own country, is the market's largest sector. It posted a market value of 80.6 trillion lire in 1997. Incoming tourism, or the travel of foreigners to Italy, also grew by 41.8% in volume terms between 1993 and 1997 as a result of a weak lira and the unwavering appeal of Italian tourist spots. Outgoing tourism, or the travel of Italians overseas, increased in volume by 3.3% in 1997.
Publication Name: Market Research Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0308-3446
Year: 1998
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Domestic tourism in Austria
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The Austrian tourist industry has remained strong despite its citizens' preference to vacation out of the country. The aged and youth comprise the majority of domestic tourists. In 1993, nearly 6.8 million tourists were accounted for spending about 4.5 nights in different vacation spots. Outdoor sports have also been increasingly marketed such as swimming, windsurfing, golf and tennis.
Publication Name: Market Research Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0308-3446
Year: 1995
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