The increase was less than in previous years, the reasons were the weakening global economy, geopolitical uncertainties and Brexit, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said in Madrid on Monday. In 2017 and 2018, the number of tourists grew by seven and six percent, respectively.
The three most visited countries in 2019 were again France, Spain and the USA, as the UNWTO further announced. Final figures for the 2019 tourism year will be published in spring.