Travel · Facts & sources
6 sourced facts about travel and tourism, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
Answerabout 1 in 9 (366 million jobs)
The sector also accounted for 1 in 3 new jobs created globally in 2025.
Source: World Travel & Tourism Council, Economic Impact Research (2025) wttc.org
AnswerDomestic ($5.63 trillion vs. $2.02 trillion)
Domestic visitor spending grew 3.7% in 2025, while international visitor spending grew 3.2%.
Source: World Travel & Tourism Council, Economic Impact Research (2025) wttc.org
Answer9.8% (US$11.6 trillion)
The sector grew 4.1% in 2025, beating overall global economic growth of 2.8% by almost 50%.
Source: World Travel & Tourism Council, Economic Impact Research (2025) wttc.org
Answer$2.3 trillion (2.97% of GDP)
The industry supported 9.5 million U.S. jobs that year.
Source: International Trade Administration, National Travel and Tourism Office (2022) trade.gov
AnswerUS$2.02 trillion
International visitor spending rose 3.2% from 2024.
Source: World Travel & Tourism Council, Economic Impact Research (2025) wttc.org
Answer9.5 million
The industry's $2.3 trillion economic contribution was 2.97% of U.S. GDP.
Source: International Trade Administration, National Travel and Tourism Office (2022) trade.gov