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International visitors spent an estimated $13.7 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States during the month of March - an increase of more than $1.5 billion, or 13 percent, from March 2011. Year-to-date, U.S. travel and tourism exports have grown nearly 13 percent in 2012, and the industry has generated a $10.6 billion trade surplus during the first quarter of 2012. These numbers come on the heels of National Travel and Tourism Week and the Administ... Continue reading ...
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced that real U.S. travel and tourism output (adjusted for changes in price) increased at an annual rate of 4.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011, following an increase of 0.6 percent (revised) in the third quarter of 2011. By comparison, real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 3.0 percent during the fourth quarter.
“Travel and tourism is an important service export and the growth in this industry touches communities across Amer... Continue reading ...
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced that 4.9 million international visitors traveled to the United States in November 2011, an eight percent increase over November 2010. For the first 11 months of 2011, visitation (57.6 million) was up five percent compared to the same period in 2010.
Highlights
Overseas Resident Visitation
- In November 2011, overseas resident visitation (2.0 million) was up five percent over November 2010.
- November YTD 2011, overseas resident visits (2...
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The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that 5.3 million international visitors traveled to the United States in October 2011, a two percent increase over October 2010. For the first ten months of 2011, visitation (52.6 million) was up five percent compared to the same period in 2010.
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Overseas Resident Visitation
- In October 2011, overseas resident visitation (2.6 million) was up four percent over October 2010.
- October YTD 2011, overseas resident visits (23.5 million) were...
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The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced that international visitors spent $13.0 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States during the month of September - nearly $1.5 billion more (13%) than was spent in September 2010. Travel and tourism-related exports have increased, on average, nearly $1.5 billion a month in 2011 and now account for more than 25 percent of all U.S. services exports.
- Travel Receipts: Purchases of travel and tourism-re...
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International visitor arrivals to the United States are expected to grow by 5 to 6 percent annually during the next five years. The U.S. Department of Commerce today released its fall travel and tourism forecast and projects a record 64 million international travelers to spend $152 billion during their stays in 2011, an increase of 13 percent from 2010.
“Travel and tourism is the leading export service industry,” said Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Francisco Sánchez. ... Continue reading ...
The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that 6.6 million international visitors traveled to the United States in July 2011, a six percent increase over July 2010. For the first seven months of 2011, visitation (35.2 million) was up five percent compared to the same period in 2010.
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Overseas Resident Visitation - In July 2011, overseas resident visitation (3.0 million) was up five percent over July 2010.
- July YTD 2011, overseas resident visits (15.5 million) were up six percent com...
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The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that 4.9 million international visitors traveled to the United States in June 2011, a four percent increase over June 2010. For the first six months of 2011, visitation (28.6 million) was up five percent compared to the same period in 2010.
Highlights Overseas Resident Visitation - In June 2011, overseas resident visitation (2.5 million) was up seven percent over June 2010.
- June YTD 2011, overseas resident visits (12.5 million) were up six percent co...
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced that international visitors spent nearly $12.5 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States during the month of June - $1.0 billion more (9%) than was spent in June 2010 - marking the eighteenth straight month of growth in U.S. travel and tourism exports. Travel and tourism-related exports have increased, on average, more than $1.3 billion a month in 2011. - Travel Receipts: Purchases of travel and tourism-relat...
CHINA Travel Trade Barometer: Bookings Projected to Remain Strong through the Fourth Quarter of 2011 - According to the U.S. Department of Commerce sponsored China Travel Trade Barometer, a majority of the tour operators surveyed (as of June 16 - July 1, 2011) reported higher bookings in the second quarter 2011, increasing 16 to 20 percent, on average, compared to second quarter 2010. No one in the travel trade reported declining bookings.
- Nearly all trade (92%) projected third quarter 2011 book...
The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that 5.5 million international visitors traveled to the United States in April 2011, a 13 percent increase over April 2010. In April 2011, increases were registered in seven of the nine overseas regions, with declines of four percent in Asia and one percent in the Caribbean. For the first four months of 2011, visitation (18.4 million) was up five percent compared to the same period in 2010.
International visitors spent $12.5 billion in April 201... Continue reading ...
CANADA Travel Trade Barometer: Bookings Projected to Remain Strong through the Third Quarter of 2011
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce sponsored Canada Travel Trade Barometer, 82 percent those tour operators surveyed (as of April 26 - May 25, 2011) projected higher bookings in the second quarter 2011.
Bookings were also projected to be higher through the summer 2011, with similar results to second quarter growth.
A small minority (18%) of the trade projected second quarter 2011 b... Continue reading ...
International Visitor Spending Up $1.9 Billion from April 2010
The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that international visitors spent an estimated $12.3 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States during April. This represents a 19 percent increase from April 2010. Travel and tourism-related exports have increased, on average, nearly $1.4 billion a month in 2011.
International visitors have spent an estimated $48.3 billion on U.S. travel and touri... Continue reading ...
Spending at $11.8 Billion for the Month
The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that for the first three months of 2011, visitation (12.9 million) was up two percent compared to the same period in 2010. However, in March 2011, travel to the United States was flat compared to March 2010 with 4.8 million international visitors to the United States.
In March 2011, declines were registered in six of the nine overseas regions. Part of the decline was expected since the Easter holidays occ... Continue reading ...
21% surge in 2010 visitor numbers is just the beginning, says latest CTC Global Tourism Watch report.
The CTC news staff reported that Canada can expect further growth from China. Forecasting an 8% increase of inbound travel from China over the next two years, the CTC put together the following key statistics:
It’s still an economic boom time in China: 2010 saw another 10% growth, although there are indicators that speed may slow in 2011.
Despite a relatively small current market potential (4.... Continue reading ...
The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that 3.9 million international visitors traveled to the United States in February 2011, a four percent increase over February 2010. February 2011 registered the 17th straight month of increases in total U.S. visits. For the first two months of 2011, visitation (8.1 million) was up three percent compared to the same period in 2010. International visitors spent $11.7 billion in February 2011, nine percent more than in February 2010. February 2011 ... Continue reading ...
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the states, cities, and territories that most benefitted from overseas travelers to the United States this week.
In 2010 overseas arrivals to the United States posted an 11 percent increase compared to 2009. 2010 reflected a dramatic reversal of the visitation decline experienced in 2009 with most states and cities posting significant increases in 2010. The 2010 overseas visitation estimates to U.S. destinations (states, cities and regions) and origin... Continue reading ...
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced that international visitors spent an estimated $11.6 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States during the month of February - nearly $970 million more (9%) than was spent in February 2010 - marking the fourteenth straight month of growth in U.S. travel and tourism exports. Travel and tourism-related exports have increased, on average, more than $1.0 billion a month in 2011.
Travel Receipts: Purchases of tr... Continue reading ...
CANADA Travel Trade Barometer: Cautious Optimism for Increased Bookings to the United States in the First Half of 2011 - According to the U.S. Department of Commerce sponsored Canada Travel Trade Barometer, half of those tour operators surveyed (as of January 26 - February 25, 2011) projected higher bookings in both the first quarter and the second quarter 2011.
- In the first quarter 2011, one fifth of the trade projected bookings to be on par with the first quarter 2010. In contrast, three in t...
UNITED KINGDOM Travel Trade Barometer: Trade Curtailed Expectations for Growth in the First Quarter 2011 - United Kingdom tour operators reported in the U.S. Department of Commerce sponsored United Kingdom Travel Trade Barometer (as of January 21 - February 25, 2011) that bookings from the United Kingdom to the United States for the first half of 2011 would be about the same as last year.
- In the October 2010 survey session, the majority of trade (67%) projected bookings to be higher for the firs...
The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that 4.2 million international visitors traveled to the United States in January 2011, a three percent increase over January 2010. January 2011 registered the 16th straight month of increases in total U.S. visits.
International visitors spent $11.7 billion in January 2011, 10 percent more than in January 2010. January 2011 marks the 13th consecutive month of growth in U.S. travel and tourism-related exports.
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Overseas Resident Visitati... Continue reading ...
The U.S. Department of Commerce today released its 2010 reports on International Visitation to the United States and Fast Facts for the U.S. travel and tourism industry, which are now both available on the Office of Travel and Tourism Industries website.
The report on 2010 International Visitation to the United States includes a brief analysis, 15 separate tables, charts and graphs outlining international visitor volume data for the following: - Total International Arrivals
- Top Overseas Regions
- T...
The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) reports optimism for the Mexico market.
The latest figures from the CTC for December 2010 showed a 27% year-on-year boost in visitor numbers. Working with Air Canada, the CTC is executing a spring campaign to encourage Mexican travellers to visit Canada with special deals and new direct flights from Mexico City to Montréal, QC, Toronto, ON, and Vancouver, BC. Additionally, add-on options include other Canadian destinations.
The CTC will be promoting Cana... Continue reading ...
United States 2010 The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that 60 million international visitors traveled to the United States in 2010, a nine percent increase over 2009. In 2010, the top inbound markets continued to be Canada and Mexico, both of which were up in arrivals, along with all top inbound overseas regional markets.
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Overseas Resident Visitation Surpasses 2000 Levels
In 2010, overseas resident visits (26 million) were up one percent compared to 2000, creating a ne... Continue reading ...
NUMBER OF %
COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE ARRIVALS CHANGE Canada 18,693,718 11.3
Mexico 12,234,586 5.9
United Kingdom 3,564,996 -0.5 Japan 3,113,068 17.2 Germany 1,605,986 2.9 France 1,239,712 11.5 Brazil 1,048,808 35.1 South Korea 1,014,816 53.0 Australia 813,346 24.8 Italy 746,498 12.0 PRC (excl HK) 742,930 54.0 India 613,912 18.9 Spain 581,081 7.2 Netherlands 529,086 4.3 Colombia 432,616 18.5 Venezuela 419,727 ...
The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced the expansion of travel from China to the United States under phase 3 of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed by China and the United States, which allows Chinese leisure travelers to visit the United States in group tours. Phase 3 expands the reach of the MOU to include 3 additional Chinese provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions, in addition to the 21 provinces and included in the first two phases. This phase will give the U.... Continue reading ...
The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that for the first 11 months of 2010, 55.0 million international visitors traveled to the United States, a 10 percent increase over the same period in 2009. In November 2010, 4.6 million international visitors traveled to the United States, an increase of three percent over November 2009. November 2010 registered the 14th straight month of increases in total U.S. arrivals.
International visitors spent $122.7 billion during the first 11 months of... Continue reading ...
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) projects international travel to the United States will continue to grow through 2015. Visitor volume is expected to increase nine percent in 2010 followed by six-to-nine percent annual increases through 2015.
The rebound would completely offset the five percent decline in arrivals registered in 2009, the first decline in visitors since 2003. Visitor volume grew 41 percent between 2003, the low visitor volume level over the past ten years, and 2008, the... Continue reading ...
- According to the U.S. Department of Commerce-sponsored United Kingdom (UK) Travel Trade Barometer (reported as of October 21 - November 19, 2010), only modest growth from the summer is projected to carry over into the fourth quarter of 2010.
- Seven out of 10 respondents projected increased bookings in the fourth quarter of 2010, with 10 percent of the respondents projecting much higher bookings year over year.
- Approximately one in 10 respondents projected bookings in the fourth quarter of 2010...
JAPAN Travel Trade Barometer
Japan tour operators reported in the U.S. Department of Commerce sponsored Japan Travel Trade Barometer (as of October 26 - November 19, 2010) that bookings for travel to the United States in the fourth quarter 2010 are projected to remain positive.
Two thirds (64%) of the trade project higher bookings in the fourth quarter 2010, and nearly one in ten (7%) project much higher bookings compared to fourth quarter 2009.
2011 bookings are projected to continue to grow... Continue reading ...
CANADA Travel Trade Barometer - On average, fourth quarter 2010 bookings from Canada to the United States are projected to be up, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce sponsored Canada Travel Trade Barometer (reported as of October 26 - November 26, 2010).
- Canadian tour operators upgraded the change in bookings for fourth quarter 2010 from the previous survey session from flat to higher.
- Bookings are also projected to be higher at the beginning of 2011. Seven in ten respondents projected ...
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TripAdvisor recently released its results for its annual travel trends survey of more than 3,000 U.S. travelers.
The report states that U.S. travelers are eager to pack their bags in the coming year with 36 percent planning to spend more on leisure travel in 2011 than this year. 42 percent of people surveyed expect to spend the same amount. Ninety percent plan to take two or more leisure trips next year — a slight increase on the 89 percent who said they have done so in 2010.
Here are some of... Continue reading ...
The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that for the first 10 months of 2010, 50.4 million international visitors traveled to the United States, an 11 percent increase over the same period in 2009. In October 2010, 5.1 million international visitors traveled to the United States, an increase of nine percent over October 2009. October 2010 registered the 13th straight month of increases in U.S. arrivals.
International visitors spent $111.5 billion during the first 10 months of 2010, 11... Continue reading ...
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced that international visitors spent an estimated $11.9 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States during the month of October - nearly $1.8 billion more (18%) than was spent in October 2009 - marking the tenth straight month of growth in U.S. travel and tourism exports. Total travel and tourism-related exports have increased, on average, $1.4 billion a month in 2010. Travel Receipts: Purchases of travel and t... Continue reading ...
According to ITB’s latest World Travel Trends Report, international tourism has already hit a new all-time high this year. International arrivals are expected to increase by 6-7% to a new record of 935 million trips, according to the World Travel Monitor. Looking ahead to 2011, good prospects for the world economy next year and beyond will be a major driver of growth for tourism. The world economy will grow 4.8% this year followed by 4.2% in 2011 and 4.7% in 2012, according to Germany’s ... Continue reading ...
In summary, overnight visitor arrivals grew 3% to hit 1.7 million, reports the latest Tourism Snapshot for September 2010, published by the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s Research department.
International Travel Highlights
2010 has proved a solid year-to-date: the first nine months witnessed 13.1 million international visitors, up more than 210,000 on 2009.
CTC’s nine key overseas markets combined saw a 11% gain in visitor numbers compared with Sept. ’09.
Brazil (40%) packed the bigge... Continue reading ...
According to newly released data from the Commerce Department, international visitors traveling to the United States pumped an estimated $11.7 billion into the U.S. economy during the month of September, up $1.7 billion compared to the same period last year. This marks the fifth month of double-digit growth and ninth straight month of overall growth in U.S. travel and tourism exports. Total travel and tourism-related exports have increased, on average, $1.2 billion a month in 2010.
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The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that for the first nine months of 2010, 45.3 million international visitors traveled to the United States, an 11 percent increase over the same period in 2009. In September 2010, 5.1 million international visitors traveled to the United States, an increase of eight percent over September 2009. September 2010 registered the 12th straight month of increases in U.S. arrivals.
International visitors spent $100.0 billion during the first nine months... Continue reading ...
The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that for the first eight months of 2010, 40.2 million international visitors traveled to the United States, a 12 percent increase over the same period in 2009. In August 2010, 6.4 million international visitors traveled to the United States, an increase of 11 percent over August 2009. August 2010 registered the eleventh straight month of increases in U.S. arrivals.
International visitors spent $88.2 billion during the first eight months of 201... Continue reading ...
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced that total U.S. travel and tourism employment increased by 2.2 percent during the second quarter, marking the first increase in tourism-related employment since the first quarter of 2008.
Tourism Spending. Real spending (adjusted for changes in price) on travel and tourism increased at an annual rate of 3.0 percent in Q2 2010, following an increase of 5.0 percent (revised) in Q1 2010. By comparison, real gross domestic product increased 1.7 p... Continue reading ...
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced that international visitors spent an estimated $11.6 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States during the month of August—$1.6 billion more (16%) than was spent in August 2009—marking the eighth consecutive month of growth in U.S. travel and tourism exports. Total international visitor spending in the United States has increased, on average, $1.0 billion a month in 2010.
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CANADA Travel Trade Barometer: Second Quarter 2010 Registered Double Digit Growth
2010 bookings from Canada to the United States registered double-digit growth, on average, for the second quarter in a row, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce sponsored Canada Travel Trade Barometer. Canada tour operators reported (as of July 26 – September 6, 2010) that on average, bookings increased 10 to 15 percent in the second quarter 2010. - Summer bookings were projected to be higher by just ove...
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The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) projects international travel to the United States will return to a growth mode in 2010. Visitor volume is expected to increase nine percent in 2010 followed by six-to-nine percent annual increases through 2015.
The rebound would completely offset the five percent decline in arrivals registered in 2009, the first decline in visitors since 2003. Visitor volume grew 41 percent between 2003, the low visitor volume level over the past ten years, and 2008, the... Continue reading ...
The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that for the first seven months of 2010, 33.8 million international visitors traveled to the United States, a 12 percent increase over the same period in 2009. In July 2010, 6.3 million international visitors traveled to the United States, an increase of 15 percent over July 2009. July 2010 registered the tenth straight month of increases in U.S. arrivals.
International visitors spent $76.7 billion during the first seven months of 2010, 10 perce... Continue reading ...
The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that as total overseas visits to the United States grew 11 percent during the first six months of 2010, business travel visits jumped 19 percent. At the same time, pleasure travel visits were up nine percent. After unprecedented declines in business travel of as much as 40 percent in 2009, the double digit gains in business travel that most of the top overseas countries registered in the first half of 2010 are a welcome change.
While the expansi... Continue reading ...
The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that for the first six months of 2010, 27.5 million international visitors traveled to the United States, an 11 percent increase over the same period in 2009. In June 2010, 4.7 million international visitors traveled to the United States, an increase of 16 percent over June 2009. June 2010 registered the ninth straight month of increases in U.S. arrivals.
International visitors spent $65.2 billion during the first six months of 2010, eight perce... Continue reading ...
The U.S. Department of Commerce projects international travel to the United States to return to a growth mode in 2010. Visitor volume is expected to increase five percent followed by five to seven percent annual increases through 2014.
The rebound would completely offset the five percent decline in arrivals registered in 2009, the first decline in visitors since 2003. Visitor volume grew 41 percent between 2003, the low visitor volume level over the past ten years, and 2008, the record year fo... Continue reading ...
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced that international visitors spent an estimated $11.1 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States during the month of June—$1.4 billion more (15%) than was spent in June 2009—marking the sixth consecutive month of growth in monthly U.S. travel and tourism exports. International visitor spending in the United States has increased, on average, $732 million a month in 2010.
Travel Receipts: Purchases of trav... Continue reading ...
According to PhoCusWright’s Emerging Online Travel Marketplace in China, online travel channels are set for high growth. PhoCusWright states that “With increasing wealth, the largest population and the most broadband users in the world, China’s travel industry is clearly packed with potential. Yet even though China is the second largest travel market in the Asia Pacific region, very little China-specific travel research and market analysis currently exists.”Even with that said, China... Continue reading ...
It's great to see tourism spending up in Canada! A new report by the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) states tourism spending reached $13.8 billion - a 4% rise in Q1, 2010. Foreign spending was up 0.4%, reaching $2.4 billion from January to March this year. Recently, a joint meeting of legislators from Canada and the U.S. agreed to lobby for lower passport fees to try and increase tourism on both sides of the border. The CTC report showed that U.S. travelers made 7% fewer trips to Canada dur... Continue reading ...
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