The given table delineates the statistics of global tourists arrivals, measured in millions, across varied geographical territories between 2009 and 2010, along with its alterations displayed in percentages.
A close examination of the data reveals that while France is the most favored destination, the opposite would be true for Hong Kong. In addition, tourism in Germany experiences a manifest increase in changes.
In detail, consider four nations possessing the total tourist arrivals above 50 million, namely France, US, Spain, and UK. France was the most pronounced representative in this field, with its data remaining relatively unchanged throughout one year, as well as securing its first ranking. Moreover, in this category, the UK saw far more alterations (+3.6%) than its counterparts, though.
Looking closely at the remnants, the number of travelers choosing Germany as a destination, considerably surged from 11 million to 23 million in the span of one year. Another striking indication would be China, whose international visitors climbed by 12 million people, increasing 55%. Hong Kong was still at the nadir in the one-year period, with a minus 11% in the percentage.