Infographic: The Global Tourism Industry Pays Off

The global tourism industry grows steadily every year. In fact, the travel and tourism industry is one of the world’s largest industries with an economic contribution of over 7.6 trillion U.S. dollars in 2016. The direct economic impact, which includes accommodation, transportation, entertainment, and attractions, was roughly 2.3 trillion dollars that year!

Countries like France and the United States are consistently popular tourist destinations. But, countries that aren’t as well known are quickly emerging with the hopes of benefiting from such a lucrative business. We took a closer look at the most visited international locations over the past few years:

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