The travel price index (TPI) published by the U.S. Travel Association includes data on the changes in the consumer price index (CPI) of travel and tourism services in the United States, such as airline fares, lodging, and recreation. In 2023, the TPI went up by 2.5 percent compared to the previous year, while the CPI experienced year-over-year growth of 4.1 percent. As forecast, the TPI and CPI are expected to increase by 1.3 percent and 2.9 percent, respectively, in 2024 over the previous year.

In an August 2025 survey on domestic travel in the United Kingdom, 22 percent of respondents planned to spend less on eating out during domestic overnight trips in the next six months due to the cost of living crisis. Choosing cheaper accommodation and looking for more free activities were other popular strategies planned by domestic travelers for saving money.

In March 2025, holiday centers, camping sites, and similar accommodation establishments reported the sharpest inflation rate among the selected travel and tourism services in the European Union, with the harmonized index of consumer prices (HICP) rising by 6.1 percent over the previous year. Meanwhile, passenger transport by underground and tram also recorded a high inflation rate in March 2025, with the HICP increasing by 4.8 percent compared to March 2024.

In December 2024, the consumer price index (CPI) of recreational and cultural services rose by *** percent over the previous year. This was the sharpest price increase recorded among travel and tourism services in the UK that month. Meanwhile, the annual CPI average of holiday centers, camping sites, youth hostels, and similar accommodation services, was the highest among the listed services that year.

Dataset Overview 📝

This dataset includes key tourism and economic indicators for over 200 countries, spanning the years from 1999 to 2023. It covers a wide range of data related to tourism arrivals, expenditures, receipts, GDP, unemployment, and inflation, helping to explore the relationship between tourism and economic growth globally.

Tourism & Economic Indicators:

• tourism_receipts 💰: The total income a country generates from international tourism, measured in current US dollars.
• tourism_arrivals 🌍: The total number of international tourists who arrive in a country, measured in count.
• tourism_expenditures 🛍️: The amount of money spent by international tourists within the country, measured in current US dollars.
• tourism_exports 📈: The percentage of a country’s total exports derived from international tourism receipts.
• tourism_departures ✈️: The number of citizens or residents of a country who travel abroad for tourism.
• tourism_expenditures 🛫: The percentage of a country’s total imports spent on international tourism.
• gdp 📊: The total value of all goods and services produced in a country, expressed in current US dollars.
• inflation 📉: The annual percentage change in the average price of goods and services in a country.
• unemployment 👷‍♂️: The percentage of people within the labor force who are unemployed but actively seeking work.

Data Source 🌐

• World Bank: The dataset is sourced from the World Bank’s economic and tourism databases, offering reliable and up-to-date statistics on global tourism and economic indicators.

Potential Use Cases 🔍

• Tourism & Economic Impact Analysis 🌏: Analyzing the contribution of tourism to a country’s GDP, as well as how tourism spending impacts national economies.
• Cross-Country Comparison 📊: Comparing tourism arrivals, expenditures, and receipts relative to GDP and unemployment across countries and regions.
• Predictive Modeling 🤖: Building models to predict the future impact of tourism on economic growth and identify emerging trends.
• Policy Evaluation 🏛️: Helping policymakers assess the role of tourism in economic planning, especially regarding inflation and unemployment.
• Economic Forecasting 📈: Using historical data to forecast how tourism will influence economic conditions, helping in the development of economic policies.

Key Questions You Can Explore 🤔

• How do tourism receipts correlate with GDP growth in different countries? 💵
• What is the relationship between tourism expenditure and inflation rates? 📉
• How do tourism arrivals and departures vary by region and what are the key drivers? 🌍
• What role does tourism play in shaping unemployment rates across countries? 👥
• Which countries have seen the largest increase in tourism receipts over the past two decades? 📊

Important Notes ⚠️

• Missing Data 🚨: Some values may be missing for certain years or countries, especially for specific tourism indicators. Techniques like forward filling, backward filling, or interpolation may help in handling missing values during time series analysis.
• Currency & Inflation Adjustments 💲: When comparing tourism receipts and expenditures across countries, consider adjusting for inflation and exchange rates to ensure accurate year-on-year comparisons.

📝 About the Dataset

This dataset provides a comprehensive view of global tourism indicators, covering multiple economic and travel-related variables for countries across several years. It is built to support Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), predictive modeling, economic research, time-series trend analysis, and machine learning preprocessing.

Each row represents a specific country-year record, containing tourism performance metrics, economic indicators, and travel expenditure information. The dataset is clean, structured, and ideal for producing insights about international tourism patterns and their economic impacts.

🎯 Purpose of the Dataset

This dataset is well-suited for:

• Tourism trend analysis
• Country-wise comparative analysis
• Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) practice
• Outlier detection and handling
• Feature engineering & preprocessing techniques
• Correlation analysis between tourism and economy
• Visualization projects
• Machine learning model preparation

📂 Columns & Data Dictionary (Based on Your File)

1. country

• Type: String
• Description: Full name of the country.

2. country_code

• Type: String
• Description: 3-letter ISO country code (e.g., IND, USA, AFG).

3. year

• Type: Integer
• Description: The year for which tourism and economic indicators are recorded.

4. tourism_receipts

• Type: Float (USD)
• Description: Total international tourism receipts for the country in that year.
• Represents income generated from foreign visitors.

5. tourism_arrivals

• Type: Float
• Description: Total number of international tourist arrivals.
• Useful for understanding travel demand.

6. tourism_exports

• Type: Float
• Description: Tourism-related exports, including money spent by inbound tourists on goods/services.

7. tourism_departures

• Type: Float
• Description: Number of outbound tourists from the country in the recorded year.

8. tourism_expenditures

• Type: Float
• Description: Outbound tourism expenditures—money spent by citizens traveling abroad.

9. gdp

• Type: Float (USD)
• Description: Gross Domestic Product of the country.
• Helps relate tourism activity to economic performance.

10. inflation

• Type: Float (percentage)
• Description: Inflation rate for the country during that year.

11. unemployment

• Type: Float (percentage)
• Description: Unemployment rate for the country.
• Useful for socio-economic correlation studies.

🔍 Key Insights the Dataset Can Produce

With these variables, you can analyze:

• Trends in global tourism
• Whether GDP affects tourism demand
• Relationship between inflation and travel spending
• Tourism arrivals vs receipts correlation
• Economic growth driven by tourism
• Country-level tourism performance comparison
• Travel behavior based on expenditures & departures

📁 File Format

• CSV format
• Clean column names
• Each row = country + year records

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