national travel and tourism
Indian Tourism Landscape – Spiritual and Religious Tourism
Hotelivate Private Limited | June 4, 2018
Spirituality is entrenched into the very core of Indian culture. The country is the destination of choice for many who embark on a journey of spiritual growth and enlightenment. The Beatles put India on the world map when they ventured to Rishikesh to learn Transcendental Meditation at Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram back in 1968. Today, spiritual tourism is a growing industry, with travel companies and hotel chains beginning to recognise its immense potential and opportunities. Spirituality is often confused with religion, with the words "spiritual" and "religion" often being used interchangeably. Spiritual tourism involves people trave...
U.S. Citizen International Travel Increased Four Percent in November 2016
NTTO | February 2, 2017
November 2016/2015 Comparisons U.S. travel to all international regions totaled 5.6 million for November, up four percent. U.S. travel to overseas markets (1) totaled 2.3 million, no growth in November but up six percent for the year (31.8 million). Regional results for the month were as follows: Europe, 751,000 travelers, up six percent Caribbean, 503,000 travelers, down four percent Asia, 436,000 travelers, up four percent Central America, 188,000 travelers, down 11 percent Middle East, 166,000 travelers, down three percent South America, 137,000 travelers, down 13 percent Oceania, 62,000 travelers, up eight percent Africa, 2...
Chinese Travel to U.S. Continues with Double-Digit Growth
NTTO | December 5, 2016
December 5, 2016 - Not only an important trading partner, China is a critically important travel and tourism market for the United States. It plays an enormous role in our ability to reach the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Travel and Tourism Strategy's goal of welcoming 100 million international visitors annually to the United States by 2021. Travel from China to the United States continues to show double-digit growth, with 2.6 million Chinese travelers visiting the United States in 2015 - an 18 percent growth over the previous year. Last year, these visitors spent a record $30.1 billion experiencing the United States, position...
International Visitors Injecting nearly $625 Million a Day into U.S. Economy Year to Date
The National Travel and Tourism Office | May 21, 2015
WASHINGTON - May 21, 2015 - U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Stefan M. Selig today announced new data that show international visitors spent an estimated $18.6 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States during the month of March, an increase of 2 percent when compared to March 2014. "Travel and tourism remains an important export for the United States. In 2014, tourism-related exports reached a record high of nearly $221 billion," said Under Secretary Selig. "Continued growth in this important services industry will support even more American jobs." Travel and tourism is the la...
