On top of the world
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International tourism is a rapidly expanding global industry and it holds an important position in the UK economy. Global tourist spending rose to an all-time high in 1995, amounting to $372 billion. The world's biggest spenders are the US, Germany, Japan and the UK, and the most favoured destinations are in Western Europe and North America. The UK has performed well, maintaining a figure of around 4% of arrivals, despite growing competition. International tourism generates 37 billion pounds sterling in revenue for the UK.
Publication Name: Leisure Management
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0266-9102
Year: 1997
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1991: a year of decline
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International tourism declined in 1991. War, economic recession and unstable exchange rates may be the cause. International tourism has experienced high growth since 1950. However, UK incoming tourists fell by 7.5 per cent in 1991 compared with 1990. Most visitors to Britain come from Europe or the US although a 20 per cent per annum increase in Japanese visitors is anticipated by 2000.
Publication Name: Leisure Management
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0266-9102
Year: 1993
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Thrill or spill?
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Issues concerning the regression of the Spanish tourism industry and the necessity to recreate its image are discussed. Particular attention is given to the building of theme parks and to statistical data regarding Spanish domestic and international tourism.
Publication Name: Leisure Management
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0266-9102
Year: 2000
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