KEY MESSAGES
OECD TOURISM TRENDS AND POLICIES 2016
Tourism in OECD countries continues to perform strongly, outpacing global growth in 2014
The OECD receives
60.2%of global travel receipts
54% of global arrivals
and
Tourism is a major contributor to OECD economies
5.9%of Employment
4.1% of GDP
21.3%of Serviceexports
(Representing on average)
The domestic tourism economy
is signi�cant
Domestictourism
Inboundtourism
23%
77%(Tourism consumption)
Emerging tourism economies are driving long term growth and changing the global travel landscape
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KEY MESSAGES (cont.)
OECD TOURISM TRENDS AND POLICIES 2016
OECD Tourism Trends and Policies 2016
English
Pages : 380
ISBN : 9789264245976 (print)
DOI : 10.1787/tour-2016-en
www.oecd.org/industry/tourism
Transport is a key enabler of tourism
Transport and tourism development strategies need to be well syn-chronised for destinations to meet potential demand, and
enhance the visitor experience
Tourism sharing economy is giving people new options for where to stay, what to do and how to get around
Improving competitivenessand sustainability
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> Consider the position of tourism within government
> Involve all relevant policy areas in a ‘whole-of-government’ approach
> Improve co-ordination with local destinations so policies and actions are aligned
> Develop long-term tourism strategies
focusing on the tourism development and infrastructure
