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Tourism: 10% of the world’s GDP is coming from the tourist industry
According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 1 in every 10 working positions, 3,3% more than last year, globally is linked directly or indirectly with tourist activities.
It is the 6th year in a row that the growth of the tourist industry exceeded that of the world economy.
Travel and tourism added 7.2 million new jobs in 2015 despite uncertainties: Association
In 2015, global travel and tourism sector added 7.2 million jobs to the global economy and contributed over $ 7.2 trillion in GDP, according to the latest economic impact report of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Travel, tourism sectors generate 12 pct of Turkey's GDP: Report
Travel and tourism sectors generated, either directly or indirectly, $96 billion of Turkey?s GDP in 2014, making its direct contribution to GDP impact greater than many sectors except for the retail and agriculture sectors, according to a recent report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Bulgaria's Sozopol Enters Tourism for Tomorrow Award Shortlist
The Bulgarian Black Sea town of Sozopol is among the finalists contending for the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards this year, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)'s website.