Which country receives the most international tourist arrivals in 2015?


Which country receives the most international tourist arrivals in 2015? It's no surprise, France has been ranked No. 1 among the most visited countries by foreign tourists in the world in 2015. More than 86.3 million foreign tourists visited France last year.


How many people traveled in 2015?

According to data from the UN World Tourism Organization, more than 1.2 billion people made an international trip in 2015— this is expected to increase 50 percent to more than 1.8 billion world travelers over the next 10 years.


Why France is most visited country?

So what makes France so appealing to travelers from all over the world? Well, there's a lot to love about the country, from its stunningly beautiful countryside and picturesque villages to its exciting cities and rich cultural heritage. Not to mention, France is also home to some of the best food and wine in the world.


Which is the least visited country in the world?

The Least-Visited Country in the World: Tuvalu According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, the remote Pacific island country Tuvalu is the least-visited country globally.


What was the number of international tourists 2015?

“The number of international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) in 2015 reached a total of 1186 million, an increase of 52 million over the previous year. (…) Demand was robust overall, although results were more mixed than usual across destinations.


What was the most visited city in 2015?

London, England's beautiful capital city, is predicted to receive 18.82 million international visitors this year, making it the world's most popular destination city in 2015, according to the just released MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index.


Which 3 EU countries receive the most tourists?

The most visited countries in Europe
  • France. Annual visitors: 89.4 million. ...
  • Spain. Annual visitors: 82.7 million. ...
  • Italy. Annual visitors: 62.1 million. ...
  • Turkey. Annual visitors: 45.7 million. ...
  • Germany. Annual visitors: 38.8 million. ...
  • United Kingdom. Annual visitors: 36.3 million. ...
  • Austria. Annual visitors: 30.8 million. ...
  • Greece.


Who are the top five biggest spenders on international tourism?

Aside from China, the United States have been at or near the top of the ranking for the past three decades, with travelers from Germany, France and the UK also spending freely abroad.


What is the least visited country in Europe?

Liechtenstein: For quiet mountain exploring
This petite sliver of a country sits nestled in the mountains between Switzerland and Austria. Being so small it has no airport of its own, but access via road or rail from surrounding countries is a breeze. Despite this, it's Europe's least visited country.