The UK is expected to hold up well with growth of 3.6%, with incoming and domestic tourist number expected to rise. However, the forecast for France has been reduced to 1.1%, due in part to the recent terrorist incidents in the country, while the contribution to GDP of travel and tourism in Turkey has been further reduced to -3.2% and the sector is expected to contract in Brazil, despite the Olympics.
WTTC revises travel forecast in light of Brexit vote
Global travel and tourism is expected to grow by 3.1% this year even in the face of terrorism, political change and Brexit, outpacing global economic growth, according to latest projections by the World Travel & Tourism Council.
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