International Tourist Arrivals

1. France - 74.2 million2. USA – 54.9 million3. Spain – 52.2 million4. China – 50.9 million5. Italy – 43.2 million6. UK – 28.0 million 7. Turkey – 25.5 million8. Germany – 24.2 million9. Malaysia – 23.6 million10.Mexico – 21.5 million

There are many reasons to visit Europe. Firstly,, there are many famous tourist attractions, and the ‘famous’ ones are visited by millions of tourists a year. The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France has over 6.8 million visitors a year, and that brings in lots of money and business for the French Capital. Another reason is that most of the countries are developed so have good transport links, accommodation and activities, so short haul trips are very popular, either for a family holiday or a weekend break.

Mexico is the 10th most popular tourist destination, but that is still an achievement! People visit Mexico City, one of the biggest cities in the world. However, they have much pollution because of the shape of the land, and they have created a breathable building. This is popular, and is an interest to many groups of tourists. Guadalajara is visited for the mix of old, classic Mexican culture and the modern, There are many old buildings and pubs for people to visit, and is great for a wide range of ages and interests.