The document discusses global trends in tourism and their implications. It notes that international tourist arrivals are projected to increase significantly by 2020 and tourism is a major export for many developing countries. Key trends discussed include population growth, aging populations, urbanization, and changing social, economic and environmental factors. Understanding trends is important for identifying opportunities and threats for the tourism industry.

1. International Trends in Tourism Global Trends

12. International Tourist Arrival Projections (millions) – 2010 and 2020 Source: WTO (2005) Projections based on reported data.

13. Futures

15. INFLUENCE OF MEGATRENDS ON TOURISM (Dwyer et al 2005)

22. GNI, PPP &GDP data for selected countries For updated information: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2004rank.html

23. Gross national income per capita

24. Purchasing power parity

25. Growth in gross domestic product

28. Adult Illiteracy rate

29. Global distribution of economic freedom

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32. Ageing

33. Urbanization