Band 9: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table describes the changes of people who went for international travel in 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005. (million). Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The table delineates the evolution of international travel among individuals across five distinct regions from 1990 to 2005, measured in millions.

Overall, there was a pronounced increase in international tourist numbers across all regions during the specified period, with Europe consistently ranking as the most prominent destination.

In 1990, Europe registered the highest number of international travelers at 280.2 million, a figure that escalated significantly to 400.2 million by 2005. Asia and the Pacific also exhibited remarkable growth, with the number of travelers increasing from 60.2 million in 1990 to 135.8 million in 2005. Similarly, Africa experienced an increase in international travel, rising from 18.2 million to 28.7 million over the same period, indicating a robust upward trend.

Conversely, America began the period with 80.5 million travelers in 1990, experiencing a notable increase to 118.2 million in 2000 before a slight decline to 113.2 million in 2005. The Middle East, although starting with a modest 9.8 million travelers in 1990, demonstrated a steady progression to 15.8 million by 2005. This gradual increase reflects a growing interest in this region as a travel destination.