In 2022, the tourism sector in Indonesia contributed about 729 trillion Indonesian rupiah to the country's GDP, which reflects a sharp increase from the previous year's contribution. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic's adverse effect on the nation's tourism industry, the continued decline from 2019 to 2021 was anticipated. As of March 2022, Indonesia has removed all quarantine measures for international visitors, two years after it implemented border restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the archipelago.

In Caribbean region, the travel and tourism sector contributed more than 60 billion U.S. dollars to the gross domestic product in 2022. Among all listed Caribbean territories, the Dominican Republic and Cuba registered the highest total contributions of this sector to the GDP.

In 2024, the direct and indirect contribution of travel and tourism to the United Kingdom's gross domestic product (GDP) was *** percent higher than in 2019, the year prior to the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Overall, these industries' total contribution to the country's GDP amounted to roughly *** billion British pounds in 2024. Has tourism in the UK recovered from the impact of COVID-19? While inbound resident visits to the UK dropped to just above ***** million in 2021 - the lowest figure reported in *** decades - the volume of inbound tourist visits to the United Kingdom rebounded in 2022, and grew to ** million in 2023. International arrivals, however, remained below pre-pandemic levels. Similarly, while outbound tourist visits from the UK experienced around a ******** increase in 2022 compared to the previous year, the country still reported around ***** million fewer trips abroad in 2023 than in 2019. What are the favorite holiday destinations among Britons? Either before or after the impact of the health crisis, vacationing remained the main travel purpose for outbound visits from the UK. In 2023, ***** was the most visited holiday destination by UK travelers, followed by *************************.

According to a study by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), Paris was the city with the highest direct travel and tourism contribution to GDP in 2022. That year, the direct travel and tourism GDP in the capital of France - the country with the highest number of international tourist arrivals worldwide - amounted to roughly ***** billion U.S. dollars. Meanwhile, Beijing and Orlando followed on the ranking in 2022, with a direct travel and tourism GDP of around **** billion and **** billion U.S. dollars, respectively.

In 2022, the tourism industry contributed around **** percent to Thailand's GDP, which increased from the previous year. In that same period, the total value of Thailand's GDP was almost ************ billion U.S. dollars. ​ Thailand's tourism industry has been heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is currently recovering after the government relaxed COVID-19 regulations and promoted tourism. The economic contribution of travel and tourism in Thailand Thailand is recognized as one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide. ​Travel and tourism play a significant role in supporting Thailand's economy. In 2022, these industries' contribution to the country’s GDP reached over one trillion Thai baht. Thailand's tourism industry also provided nearly ***** million jobs in the country, ranking fifth in terms of the highest number of people employed in the tourism industry in the Asia-Pacific region in 2022. Inbound tourism in Thailand Thailand's economy relies heavily on international tourism. The tourist economy of the country has been recovering steadily since the country allowed international tourist arrivals again in 2022. In 2023, Thailand welcomed around ** million international tourists, which was more than double the previous year. ​In that same year, the total revenue generated by international tourist arrivals in the country reached more than one hundred billion Thai baht on a nearly monthly basis, giving the country a total revenue of over one trillion Thai baht for the entire year.

In 2024, Panama was estimated to be the most tourism-dependent economy in Latin America, with the sector accounting for 15.3 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP). El Salvador followed in the ranking that year, with a share of tourism contribution to GDP above 15 percent too.

For most of 2022, the contribution of travel and tourism to Spain's gross domestic product (GDP) was above pre-pandemic levels. The month with the highest recovery that year was August, with an increase of *** percent versus the same month of 2019.

The direct contribution of travel and tourism to Milan's gross domestic product (GDP) was predicted to grew sharply in 2022 compared to the first two years of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. That said, as forecast, these industries' direct contribution to GDP was expected to remain below pre-pandemic levels, reaching an estimated 7.5 billion euros in 2022.

The direct contribution of travel and tourism to Athens' gross domestic product (GDP) was forecast to grow significantly in 2022 compared to the first two years of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Despite the sharp increase, these industries' direct contribution to GDP in the city was expected to remained below pre-pandemic levels, reaching an estimated 3.8 billion euros in 2022.

Antigua and Barbuda was the Caribbean economy that relied the most on travel and tourism in 2022, with this sector accounting for more than 90 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP). Aruba followed that year as the Caribbean island with the second-largest share of GDP from tourism.

The direct contribution of travel and tourism to Paris's gross domestic product (GDP) declined sharply with the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic compared to 2019. While these industries' direct contribution to GDP in the French capital surpassed 32 billion euros in 2019, it declined to under 25 billion euros in 2021. As forecast, this figure is expected to increase to an estimated 30.3 billion euros in 2022, remaining six percent lower than in 2019.

In 2024, the total contribution of travel and tourism to the global gross domestic product (GDP) amounted to **** trillion U.S. dollars. This figure, which includes the direct, indirect, and induced impact of the global travel and tourism market, represented an increase in total contribution to GDP of *** percent over 2019. As forecast, the total contribution of the travel and tourism sector to the global GDP was expected to reach **** trillion U.S. dollars in 2025. Which countries record the highest travel and tourism contribution to GDP? GDP is the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a year. It is considered an important indicator of a country's economic strength, and a positive change in GDP is a sign of economic growth. Both before and after the impact of COVID-19, the United States and China were by far the leading travel markets based on the total contribution of travel and tourism to GDP, followed by Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom. What are the most visited countries in the world? In 2023, France was the country with the highest number of international tourist arrivals worldwide, welcoming 100 million international visitors. While the United States reported the third-highest number of inbound tourist arrivals that year, it was the destination with the highest international tourism receipts worldwide, ranking ahead of Spain and the United Kingdom.

A 2023 study analyzed the direct contribution of travel and tourism to Vienna's gross domestic product (GDP). As estimated, these industries' direct contribution to GDP in the city was expected to reach around 3.3 billion euros in 2022. While this figure denotes a significant increase from the first two years of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it remained below pre-pandemic levels.

In the last quarter of 2022, both the tourism and the total gross domestic product (GDP) in Spain had almost fully recovered from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. At that time, their values were only *** and *** below the values recorded in the fourth quarter of 2019.

The direct contribution of travel and tourism to Brussels' gross domestic product (GDP) was forecast to increase in 2022 compared to the first two years of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, while remaining below pre-pandemic levels. After dropping to under 2.5 billion euros in 2020, these industries' direct contribution to GDP in the city was expected to reach an estimated 3.8 billion euros in 2022.

********* in Croatia reported the highest direct contribution of travel and tourism to gross domestic product (GDP) among the selected European destinations over the period considered. It was estimated that the travel and tourism sector in Dubrovnik would account for **** percent of the city's GDP in 2022.

The direct contribution of travel and tourism to Munich's gross domestic product (GDP) was forecast to rise significantly in 2022 compared to the first two years of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Despite the sharp annual increase, these industries' direct contribution to GDP in the German city was expected to remain below pre-pandemic levels, amounting to 8.45 billion euros in 2022.

Contributing a staggering *** trillion U.S. dollars to China’s GDP in 2023, the travel and tourism industry proved to be a vital industry for the East Asian country’s economy. This pivotal industry provided huge GDP contributions to a number of countries across the Asia-Pacific region. Japan and India both saw impressive figures, while Southeast Asia alone has experienced constant GDP increases from the travel and tourism industry. Why Asia-Pacific The travel and tourism industry has made significant monetary additions to many developing economies throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Southeast Asia stands in the foreground as one of the regions which relies heavily on its tourism success. A success which could be inferred through the rising number of tourist arrivals to the ASEAN states. A likely reason why APAC has become one of the leading regions for tourism, could be related to its competitive prices. Many countries in the Asia-Pacific region are cheaper than the usual Western tourist hotspots, in this way, the region has begun to appeal to an increasing number of international travelers. Domestic tourism The Asia-Pacific region has not only attracted international tourists throughout recent years but has also received a great influx of domestic tourists. Growing economies in the region, resulting in an emerging middle class, have made the possibility of increased domestic travel a reality. Intra-regional tourism accounted for approximately half of APAC’s tourism.

In 2022, the tourism industry contributed around *** trillion Thai baht to Thailand's GDP. This was a significant increase compared to the previous year. Economic impact of tourismThailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It is known for its beautiful beaches and nature, the hospitality of the people, and its rich historical sites. Unsurprisingly, the tourism industry is a major contributor to the country’s economy. In 2022, the tourism industry directly contributed **** percent to the gross domestic product (GDP) in Thailand, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and strict travel restrictions. Tourism is also one of Thailand’s largest sectors of employment, and it ranked seventh in terms of having the highest number of people employed in the tourism industry worldwide in 2022. Domestic tourism amidst Covid-19 pandemic After the COVID-19 pandemic, international arrivals in Thailand are permitted again. Therefore, the Tourism Authority of Thailand encouraged millions of international, as well as domestic travelers, to travel to Thailand. Among other regions in Thailand, Bangkok and the central region generated the highest revenue from local visitors, with the northern region coming in third.

The total contribution of travel and tourism to GDP in Canada decreased by **** percent from 2019 to 2022. In 2022, the industry contributed around ***** billion U.S. dollars to the Canadian economy.