Taleb Rifai

The need to travel is defying economic difficulties: World tourist numbers pass billion

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“The need to travel is defying economic difficulties” One billion tourists have travelled the world in 2012, marking a new record for international tourism – a sector that accounts for one in every 12 jobs and 30% of the world’s services exports, according to World Tourism Organisation.   “The need to travel is defying economic … Read more

This has never happened in history: International tourism to reach one billion in 2012

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International tourist arrivals grew by over 4% in 2011 to 980 million, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. With growth expected to continue in 2012, at a somewhat slower rate, international tourist arrivals are on track to reach the milestone one billion mark later this year. International tourist arrivals grew by 4.4% in … Read more