WORLD: FRANCE TOPS TOURISM LEAGUE

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France received 71.4mn overseas visitors in 1999, ahead of Spain and the US on 51.9mn and 47mn respectively, according to the World Tourism Organisation. The UK received 25.7mn overseas visitors, nearly the same total as in 1998, placing it in sixth position. World tourism increased by 3.2% as Asia's economic recovery offset the disappointing 1% rise in international tourism across Europe.

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UK: INCREASE IN NUMBER OF FOREIGN HOLIDAYS

Article Abstract:

According to figures from International Passenger Survey (IPS), the number of foreign holidays taken by people in the UK has increased over the past five years with demand for short breaks outstripping longer holidays with growth of 76%. The figures reveal that the duration of holidays taken by Britons is declining with occupational pressures attributing to the down turn. Instead, people are taking more short breaks and extending these visits by taking breaks over public holiday periods.

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UK: RECORD TOURISM DESPITE HIGH STERLING

Article Abstract:

Despite a 2% fall in tourists from western Europe Britain attracted 4% more visitors from North America between January and May 2000. There was a 1% increase in the total number of foreign visitors in this period to reach 9.46mn, despite the strength of sterling.

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