The Americas: Part 1

Abstract

The Americas form the second largest destination region in international tourism. The World Tourism Organization (WTO–OMT) reported 129 million tourist arrivals in this region in the year 2000 (excluding cruise passengers and day-visits), 5.5% above 1999, with receipts from international tourism totalling US$137 billion (including receipts from day-visitors, excluding international fares), 12% above 1999 (in current US$). Tourist arrivals and cruise passengers are presented for the 51 destinations (by sub-regions).