Currently in second place, the European destination is expected to receive around 110 million tourists per year on its coast in a decade and a half, leaving behind France (with 105 million) and the United States (100 million). Currently, France is in first place (90.9 million), Spain in second place (83.5 million) and the USA in third place (79.4 million).
Despite the hegemony of Europe at the top of international tourism options, the Asia-Pacific and South American regions have shown above-average growth in recent years. The study also shows that in 2040 the most visited countries should monopolize less international tourism (representing 20%, instead of the current 30%), with a continued increase in interest , not only in the Asia-Pacific region, but in the Middle East. .
In about 15 years, 45% of global travelers will focus on exploring four areas: the Mediterranean, South Asia, the Caribbean and the “new Middle East” – with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates joining the top 15 best destinations.
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Five countries are currently responsible for 34% of tourists traveling internationally: China, the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and Russia, in order. And visitors from these nationalities will increase their presence even more by 2040, reaching 42% of all games.