The line graph provides a breakdown of international tourist arrivals by region over a 15-year period from 1990 to 2005.
Overall, it is clear that all five regions experienced varying degrees of growth in the number of tourists. North America attracted by far the highest number of visitors throughout the period.
In 1990, the number of tourists visiting North America was around 70 million. At the same time, approximately 30 million people visited Central and Eastern Europe. Over the following 15 years, North America saw a significant increase, reaching a peak of 90 million visitors in 2000, before slightly declining to 80 million by 2005. In contrast, Central and Eastern Europe experienced consistent growth and reached the same level—about 80 million tourists—by 2005.
South-East Asia also witnessed a sharp rise in international tourist arrivals, growing from just under 20 million in 1990 to over 40 million in 2005. South America and Sub-Saharan Africa experienced slower but steady growth, with both regions increasing from around 10 million to approximately 20 million visitors over the period.