The provided table presents data on international travel over a 15-year period, measured in millions. Notably, America held the highest index of travel in 1990, with 680.5 million travelers, surpassing Europe’s 280.2 million. However, by 2005, America experienced a dramatic decline to 113.2 million, while Europe steadily grew, reaching a peak of 400.2 million in the same year.
Conversely, the Middle East consistently had the lowest index throughout the period. Starting at 9.8 million in 1990, it increased to 15.8 million by 2005. Similar trends were observed across other continents. Asia and the Pacific began with 60.2 million travelers, rising to 135.8 million by 2005. Africa also experienced a slight increase, from 18.2 million to 28.7 million over the 15 years.
Overall, international tourism showed an upward trend from 1990 to 2005, with the exception of America. This period witnessed significant shifts in travel patterns, with Europe emerging as a leading destination and other regions experiencing varying degrees of growth.