The table illustrates the number of tourists visiting nine different countries and the percentage change between 2009 and 2010. Overall, all countries experienced an upward trend in tourist numbers except for two. France remained the most visited country, with its figures staying constant. Meanwhile, Turkey, China, and Germany recorded the highest increases, whereas Hong Kong showed a downward trend.
From 2009 to 2010, France received 76 million visitors in both years, resulting in no change. The US attracted 66 million tourists in 2009, increasing slightly to 67 million in 2010, a modest rise of 1.5%. Spain and the UK experienced a modest rise in visitors, climbing from 55 million to 57 million, an increase of 3.6%. As regards Italy, which slightly increased from 44 million visitors to 45 million, representing a 2.3% rise.Turning to the countries with significant increases, Turkey, China, and Germany stood out.
Turkey’s visitor numbers rose from 33 million to 45 million, a substantial increase of 33%. In China, the number of tourists grew remarkably from 22 million in 2009 to 34 million in 2010, representing a substantial 55% growth. Furthermore, Germany recorded the most significant growth in tourist arrivals, doubling from 11 million in 2009 to 23 million in 2010, a considerable rise of 109%. Hong Kong was the only country to experience a decline in tourism, with visitor numbers falling from 10 million in 2009 to 9 million in 2010, representing an 11% decrease.