“tourism” Charts
Travel Expenditures by Income Level »
U.S. households in the highest quintile of income spent an average of $3,718 on travel expenditures in 2008, nine times…
Leisure and Hospitality Employment is Increasing »
Employment in the leisure and hospitality industry has been steadily increasing since the 1940s. As a percentage of total private…
Top Visitor Spending in the U.S. by Country of Origin »
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration, a record 69.8 million international travelers visited the United States…
Save the Animals, Save Tourism, Save the Economy? »
Hosting over 1 million visitors a year, Tanzania earns a almost 20 percent of its GDP from tourism. This makes…
Vehicle Miles Traveled Annually per Licensed Driver by Age »
As Americans get into their twenties, the amount of miles traveled annually doubles from that of their teens. The most…
China: The New Top Tourist »
In 2005, China ranked seventh in the world for tourism expenditure. It has since surpassed Italy, Japan, France, the United…
How much do Americans spend on travel? »
In 2008, only 3% of household expenditures in the U.S. were travel related expenditures, equivalent to $1,415 spent per household.…
How many rooms are in a typical hotel? »
According to 2009 lodging industry data from the Census, 55.6% of lodging establishments (hotels, motels, resorts, etc.) in the U.S.…
Shark Ecotourism Around the World »
Shark ecotourism includes observing sharks - either by boat or by using scuba gear - without intending to harm them.…