Tourism
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INVESTING
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IN TOURISM
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BY THE NUMBERS: TOURISM
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International tourism, number of arrivals
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International tourism, number of departures
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International tourism, expenditures (current US$)
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International tourism, expenditures for travel items (current US$)
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International tourism, receipts (current US$)
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1.2 million
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more or better jobs were created through the World Bank Group's Indonesia Tourism Development Priority Program.
$450 million
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in foreign direct investments in Sub-Saharan Africa’s hospitality sector were enabled through $225 million in MIGA guarantees.
6x
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return for every $1 governments invest in sustainable, inclusive tourism in protected areas.
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Visitors Welcome: Infrastructure and Capacity Building Create Jobs in Indonesia’s Tourism Sector
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Hospitality Assured: MIGA Guarantees Boost Tourism Jobs in Africa
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Encouraging Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism in Protected Areas to Promote Green Recovery
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RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
More Research & Publications
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REPORT
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Tourism Watch: June 2025
Tourism Watch: June 2025
Current growth in international tourism is expected to continue, according to the World Bank Group's latest Tourism Watch report.
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REPORT
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Tourism for Development: Lessons Learned from a Decade of World Bank Experience
Tourism for Development: Lessons Learned from a Decade of World Bank Experience
This report shares key lessons learned from the past 10 years of World Bank knowledge and operational work in tourism.
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THE LATEST ON TOURISM
Explore key World Bank resources showcasing the impact of tourism on development.
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PROGRAMS & PROJECTS
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ON TOURISM
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Foundational Infrastructure
Enabling Regulation & Governance
Private Investment
CONNECT WITH US
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The latest news, stories, data, and more from across the World Bank Group on pressing development issues.
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Tourism Contacts
Laura IversSenior External Affairs Officer
laivers@worldbankgroup.org
Liam BrownExternal Affairs Officer
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MORE ON TOURISM
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IFC: Investing in Tourism, Retail & Property
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IFC prioritizes investments in the tourism sector due to the strong development impact, particularly within low-income and fragile and conflict-affected countries.
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MIGA: Transforming Hospitality through Guarantees
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MIGA guarantees enabled 17 projects with 2,900 hotel rooms in seven countries across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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ACROSS REGIONS:
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TOURISM
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Africa
Unlocking Sierra Leone’s Tourism Potential
Unlocking Sierra Leone’s tourism potential
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Middle East and North Africa
The Tourism Impact: Diversifying Saudi Arabia’s Economy and Creating Jobs through Culture
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Latin America and Caribbean
Beyond the Beach: Why Job Quality in Caribbean Tourism Matters More Than Ever
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Men Relaxing on Beach with Ferries in Background
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