International tourist arrivals’ numbers in 5 specific regions around the world between 1990 and 2005 was demonstrated in the given line graph. Overall, all groups illustrated an upward trend and kept their rank over the 25 years. Moreover, the highest growth belonged to Central and Eastern Europe, while south America experienced the least rise.
In 1990, North America that was the major country accounted for around 72 million arrivals, followed by Central and Eastern Europe almost 32 million visitors. These figures increased sharply until 2000, reaching around 90 and 67 million, respectively. 20 million of tourists preferred to go to South-East Asia in 1990, and it maintained to rise steadily to approximately 33 million end of the 20 years period. The minor tourist attraction areas were Sub-Saharan Africa’s and South America’s started almost 8 million international passengers together; they witnessed a slight rise by average of 8 million from 1990 to 2000.
Between 2000 to 2005, there were observed different patterns. The number of North America showed a mere decrease, finishing just under 90 million. However, Central and Eastern Europe rose substantially nearly the former continent. In addition, Sout-East Asia climbed around 50 million visitors. The rest of those went to just above and below 20 million.