Annual Travel Statistics 2009.pdf - Jamaica Tourist Board

OVERVIEWINTERNATIONALThe World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has stated that International touristarrivals are expected to reach 880 million, representing a decline of 4% over 2009.After 14 months of negative performance, signs of growth returned in the lastquarter, contributing to a better than expected full year. This 2% growth in the lastquarter contrast with the declines of 10%, 7% and 2% recorded in the first threequarters respectively.This estimated growth was negative in all world regions except for Africa. Europeand the Middle East both declined by 6%, the Americas was down by 5%, Asia &the Pacific declined by 2% and Africa the robust performer increased by 5%.Overview 2009vii