Data at the Country Level
These statistics and data are primarily collected at the country level, although there are occasionally individual cities and markets included.
- BEA: Travel and Tourism Data FilesData on travel and tourism's contribution to the U.S. economy, 2003-2017
- Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) - International trendsStatistics related to international travel and the U.S.
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Enter TOURISM as a subject term and select "industry overview" as the document type from the Search Options.
- Cruise Lines International Association - ResearchMarket research reports.
- Europa World Plus This link opens in a new window
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Locate statistics by country on tourism.
- European Travel CommissionStatistics on tourism in the 39 European member countries. Go to Our Work/Research/Publications. There you will find various reports on different tourism markets. Free registration required for some reports.
- Hospitality.netGo to "Markets" and "Performance" for freely available research reports with statistics.
- IFS: International Financial Statistics This link opens in a new window
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These time series data from the IMF include measures on tourism.Note: we also have the print IFS at the library and it's often easier to use.
- National Household Travel SurveySurvey data on the daily travel behavior of Americans, funded by the U.S. government. Data is available for 2009, 2001, 1995, 1990, and 1983. All years of the survey including 1977 and 1969 are available from ICPSR.
- OECD Tourism StatisticsCase studies and available statistics collected by the OECD by country.
- Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) - IntelligenceInternational arrivals by region to 2007.
- National Travel and Tourism OfficeFind statistics for inbound and outbound travel, including visitation by country of residency, destinations visited, and balance of trade (receipts and exports/payments) to the mid-1990s. Top states, cities, regions visited in the U.S. U.S. ports of departure. Destinations selected.
- Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new window
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The U.S. Census Bureau collects statistics on travel and tourism relevant to the U.S. and its citizens. - WDI: World Development Indicators This link opens in a new window
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The World Bank's World Development Indicators collects the following measures:
- International tourism, expenditures (% of total imports)
- International tourism, expenditures (current US$)
- International tourism, number of arrivals
- International tourism, number of departures
- International tourism, receipts (% of total exports)
- International tourism, receipts (current US$)
Note: We also have a print companion to WDI in the library.
- World Economic Forum: Travel & Tourism Competitiveness ReportRanks and analyzes the world's countries on factors such as infrastructure and cultural sites and environment. Access to 2007-current reports.
- WTTC - World Travel and Tourism CouncilEconomic research and data including the valuable "Tourism Impact Data and Forecast Tool."
Research Guides and Directories
- Library of Congress: Guide to the Travel and Tourism IndustriesHelpful definitions and suggestions of books and websites.
- Tourism Research Links -WaksbergA directory of links for researchers by Ruth Waksberg, Tourism Exchange Company (Canada).
