The Americas: Part 2 and WTO summary

Author: Bar-On, Raphael Raymond

Source: Tourism Economics, Volume 8, Number 1, 1 March 2002 , pp. 111-127(17)

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Abstract:

The Americas form the second largest destination region in international tourism. The World Tourism Organization reported total receipts from inbound tourism of US$136 billion in 2000, 11% above 1999 (in current US$, including receipts from day-visits but excluding international fares). The revised receipts and principal hotel data are presented for the 54 countries (by sub-regions).

Keywords: TOURISM RECEIPTS; AMERICAS; HOTEL ROOMS; HOTEL NIGHTS; TOURISTS' NIGHTS; WTO-OMT

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5367/000000002101298025

Affiliations: 1: Tourism Consultant, 28 Ha-Mitnachlim St, Ramat Ha-Sharon, Israel 47203

Publication date: 2002-03-01

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Tourism Economics, published bimonthly, is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to the economics and finance of tourism worldwide. Articles address the components of the tourism product (accommodation; restaurants; merchandizing; attractions; transport; entertainment; tourist activities); and the economic organization of tourism at micro and macro levels (market structure; role of public/private sectors; community interests; strategic planning; marketing; finance; economic development).
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