UNWTO forecasts international tourist arrivals to reach 1.8 b by 2030

UNWTO forecasts (11-Oct-2011) international tourist arrivals to increase by an average of 43 million p/a and expects total tourist arrivals to reach 1.8 billion by 2030, with Asia Pacific to gain most of the new arrivals. According to the UNWTO, international tourist arrivals by air will continue to increase its market share over surface transport, albeit at a slower rate. [more - Original PR]