The World Tourism Organization published the final report for 2013, according to which the number of committed in the whole world of travel reached the mark of 1, 09 billion.

The sum announced exceeded the similar indicator of a year ago by 52 million (+5%). Thus, travelers were able to exceed the expectations of travel professionals, who predicted a growth of only 4%. According to the number of tourists accepted, Europe still remains the unconditional leader: in the past 12 months it registered 563 million arrivals, which is 29 million more than last year's bar (+ 6%).

Finally, speaking of the most traveling nations last year The most dynamic growth was noted by the citizens of China and Russia: the increase in their spending on foreign travel grew by 28% and 26%, respectively. Recall that from January to September, Russian tourists left about $ 43 billion abroad.

For 2014, the World Tourism Organization forecasted a total increase in travel by 4, 5%.

10 fresh news

• On March 5, the 85th Geneva Motor Show will begin (27 Feb)
• Paris will lose one of the main attractions (Feb 27)
• The tourist dropped from a height of 500 meters, trying to make a selfie (27 Feb)
• There was not enough space for all passengers on the Pobedy flight (27 Feb)
• The Quidditch Championship started in Spain (27 Feb)
• Israeli passengers nearly beat the flight attendant because of the chocolates (Feb 27)
• The most expensive ski resorts in Europe were determined (Feb 27)
• Marijuana smoking legalized in Washington ( Feb 27)
• The cost of overseas roaming has been increased (Feb 27)
• The ski season in Sochi will last till May (Feb 27)