Tourism contributed AUD 60.8 billion to Australia’s GDP in 2018-19 – representing 3.1% of total GDP. The sector directly employed around 666 000 people or 5.2% of total employment, more than the agricultural and mining industries combined. Travel exports accounted for 65.5% of total service exports in 2018.

The direct value-added effect of tourism to the Austrian economy in 2018 is calculated to be EUR 25 billion (excluding business trips), or 6.5% of GDP, according to the Austrian Tourism Satellite Account (TSA). Based on the TSA, some 244 000 full-time job equivalents were directly attributed to tourism related industries in 2017, contributing 6.4% of overall employment in Austria. Travel exports represented  30.9% of total service exports in 2018.

In Belgium, tourism is under the respective authority of three regions: Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels. This section provides a national overview of the impact of tourism in the country, followed by detail of the respective governance and policy initiatives of the Flanders and Wallonia regions. Tourism directly contributes 2.3% of total GVA in Belgium, while employment in tourism sectors represents 6.7% of the total employment, according to the Tourism Satellite Account. Travel exports accounted for 7.2% of total service exports in 2018. In Flanders, the tourism sector accounted for 4.5% of GDP (EUR 11.7 billion), and 5.5% of employment. In 2017 in Wallonia, tourism made up 4.1% of GVA (EUR 3.6 billion) and supported 84 000 jobs, including 59 000 full-time equivalents, representing 7.5% of employment in the region.

Tourism is an important part of the Canadian economy and is a source of jobs and growth in every region of the country. It accounts for 2.1% of Canada’s GDP and 3.1% of total exports, directly supports 739 700 jobs, or 3.9% of total employment, and generates over CAD 100 billion in tourism spending each year. Travel exports represented  26.6% of total service exports in 2018.

Tourism is a growth sector for Chile. In 2018, the direct contribution of tourism was estimated to make up 3.3% of GDP, or CLP 6.4 trillion, and 4.4% of employment. When the indirect contribution is included, it is estimated that tourism accounts for 10.1% of GDP and 9.9% of total employment. In the five years to 2018, tourism-related employment grew by 26.3%, well ahead of overall employment growth, which grew at 7.7%. Tourism generated exports to the value of around CLP 2.4 trillion, which makes tourism the most important service export for the country. Travel exports represented  28.8% of total service exports in 2018.

The Czech Republic has seen relatively stable but incremental tourism growth in recent years. Tourism accounted for 2.9% of GDP in 2017, while the number of people employed in tourism totalled 238 800, or 4.5% of total employment. Travel exports accounted for 24.5% of total service exports in 2018.

Tourists spent a total of DKK 128.0 billion in Denmark in 2017, of which DKK 54.8 billion – or 43% of total tourism spend – came from inbound tourists, representing 4.6% of Danish exports. Including indirect effects, tourism GVA generated by tourist spending represented 4.2% of the Danish economy. Of this, the direct contribution of tourism to the economy amounted to 2.4% GVA. The effect on employment from tourist spending was 161 000 full-time jobs. In 2017 there were 257 000 jobs in tourism industries, equivalent to 8.8% of total employment in Denmark. Travel exports accounted for 11.6% of total service exports in 2018.

Tourism is recognised as an important contributor to Estonia’s competitiveness, exports and economic growth, in addition to being an important employment provider. Tourism is estimated to contribute 7.8% of total GDP and 4.3% of employment. In 2018, the share of tourism services for all Estonian exports was 10.2% with the share of service sector related exports amounting to 30.0%. In 2018, Estonian tourism receipts reached a new record of EUR 2.0 billion, of which international tourists generated EUR 1.5 billion, continuing the positive trend seen over recent years.

Tourism is recognised as an important growth sector and contributor to the Finnish economy. In 2017, tourism amounted to 2.6% of Finland’s GDP and tourism consumption reached EUR 15 billion. Tourism exports have grown steadily and amounted to 18% of service exports in 2017 – the third largest service export. Tourism industries directly employed 123 500 people in 2017, equivalent to 5.5% of total employment, and it is estimated that this will reach 164 000 by 2028. Around 28 500 tourism-related businesses, many of which are micro in size, recorded a turnover of EUR 9.7 billion.

Tourism plays a major role in the French economy. Traditional tourism sectors such as accommodation and food services, account for approximately 6% of GDP, but tourism also acts as an engine of growth for many other sectors. Total internal tourism consumption, which combines tourism-related spending by both French residents and non-residents, represents over 7% of GDP, with two-thirds of the total impact of tourism is accounted for by French residents. Direct tourism employment accounts for 1.4 million jobs, and over 2 million when considering indirect jobs. Tourism contributes positively to the balance of payments, with the tourism balance typically contributing between EUR 14 - 17 billion annually. Travel exports accounted for 22.2% of total service exports in 2018.

Tourism in Germany continues to grow. The Tourism Satellite Account shows the sector directly generated over EUR 105 billion in the German economy, or 3.9% of total GVA in 2015. Indirect effects are estimated to account for an additional EUR 76.1 billion. Over 2.9 million are directly employed in the sector, equivalent to 6.8% of total employment. Travel exports represented 12.5% of total service exports in 2018.

Tourism is one of the most important sectors of the Greek economy and a key pillar of economic growth. Tourism GDP accounted for 6.8% of total GVA in 2017. The sector directly employed 381 800 people in 2018, accounting for 10.0% of total employment in the country. Tourism is an export champion in the Greek economy. Travel exports accounted for 43.3% of total service exports in 2018.

Tourism has outperformed growth in the wider economy over the last decade. The sector directly contributed 6.5% of Hungarian GDP in 2017, rising towards 10.2% of GDP when indirect impacts are included. The same year, tourism directly accounted for over 418 000 jobs, or 9.6% of total employment. Travel exports represented 23.5% of total service exports in 2018.

Tourism is the major export earner in Iceland, accounting for ISK 520 billion in 2018 – equivalent to 39% of total export revenue. The sector directly contributed 8.6% of GDP in 2017, and employed some 30 000 people – representing 15.7% of the workforce. Travel exports represented 47.7% of total service exports in 2018.

With strong growth in recent years, tourism has reinforced its position as an important economic sector in Ireland, bringing jobs and revenue to all parts of the country. In 2018, revenue from overseas tourists exceeded EUR 5 billion for the first time and the total value of tourism expenditure to the economy amounted to EUR 9.4 billion, some 3% of GDP. Tourism industries directly employ 225 500 people, accounting for 10.3% of total employment. Travel exports accounted for 2.9% of total service exports in 2018.

Tourism directly accounts for 2.8% of Israel’s GVA and 3.6% of total employment, equivalent to 141 000 jobs. Taking into account the indirect impact, the total number of tourism-related jobs is estimated at 230 000, approximately 6% of total employment. International tourism receipts are estimated at USD 5.8 billion, accounting for 5% of total exports. Travel exports accounted for 14.5% of total service exports in 2018.

Tourism continues to make an important contribution to the Italian economy. Including indirect effects, in 2017 it accounted for 13.0% of GDP and employed 14.7% of the workforce. Tourism industries directly employed 2.0 million people in 2018, accounting for 8.3% of employment. An estimated 216 100 businesses were operating in the accommodation sector in 2018. Travel exports represented 39.9% of total service exports in 2018.

In 2017, tourism GDP accounted for 2.0% of total GDP and 9.6% of total employment, or 6.5 million employees. Recent growth in tourism to Japan has been very significant with international arrivals rising from 28.7 million in 2017 to 31.2 million in 2018, up 8.7%, and another record high for the sixth consecutive year. Revenues from international tourists rose 18% from JPY 3.8 trillion to JPY 4.5 trillion between 2016 and 2018. Travel exports accounted for 21.8% of total service exports in 2018.

Tourism is a significant driver of economic growth in Korea. In 2018, it accounted for 4.7% of GDP and is estimated to support 1.4 million jobs, representing 5.3% of total employment. Travel exports represented 15.5% of total service exports in 2018.

Tourism is an important source of export revenue and a key contributor to GDP in Latvia. According to the Tourism Satellite Account, in 2016, tourism directly contributed 4.5% of Latvia’s GVA. Tourism exports were EUR 1.3 million in 2018, or 5% of total exports and 17% of service exports. Tourism and related industries provide 77 100 jobs, accounting for 8.5% of total employment. The number of hotels and other accommodation grew significantly between 2016-18 with a total of 831 establishments in 2018 rising 37% from 607 in 2016, with a high increase in numbers of guest houses and youth hostels.

In 2018, the tourism sector was estimated to generate 4.9% of GDP, forecast to rise marginally to 5% by 2020. A total of 47 200 people were directly employed in the tourism industry in 2017, representing 4.9% of total employment in the country.

Tourism contributed 8.7% of Luxembourg’s GDP in 2018. Some 6 000 jobs are directly linked to the tourism industry and a further 9 000 depend indirectly on tourism. Travel exports represented 4.3% of total service exports in 2018.

In 2018, tourism contributed 8.7% of GDP, higher than the contribution from the construction, financial services and mining sectors. In 2018, tourism directly employed more than 2.3 million people (6.0% of total employment) its highest level since 2006. In 2018 tourism export earnings of MXN 215.5 billion were recorded. Travel exports represented 78.3% of total service exports in 2018. Most tourism consumption was inbound (82.5%) rather than outbound leading to a balance of payments surplus. In 2018, inbound tourism consumption grew by 2.8% compared with the previous year, a higher growth rate than the general economy.

The importance of domestic and inbound tourism for the Netherlands remains high, with both providing a substantial impetus to the Dutch economy. In 2018, expenditure in the hospitality sector accounted for EUR 87.5 billion. In 2018, the sector employed 679 000 people, which accounted for 7.2% of total employment. The sector directly contributes to 4.4% of total GDP. Travel exports accounted for 7.6% of total service exports in 2018.

Tourism directly contributed NZD 16.2 billion or 5.8% to New Zealand’s GVA in 2019. The indirect value added of industries supporting tourism generated an additional NZD 11.2 billion. International tourism is New Zealand’s largest export earner (20.4% of exports), directly employing 230 000 people, representing 8.4% of total employment, and generating NZD 3.8 billion in goods and services tax revenue. Travel exports accounted for 63.8% of total service exports in 2018.

In the last decade, the economic contribution of tourism in Norway has increased considerably, reaching NOK 120.3 billion in 2017. This represents 3.6% of total GDP, a share that has remained stable in recent years. In 2017, the tourism sector employed 166 000 people, representing 6.1% of total employment. The sector has become a significant employer, particularly in rural areas. Travel exports represented 13.0% of total service exports in 2018.

In 2018, the total value of the tourism economy in Poland was estimated at PLN 124.6 billion - a rise of 6.8% over 2017. This equates to an estimated contribution of 6.0% to Poland’s GDP (direct and indirect impact). In 2018, 195 675 people were employed in the accommodation and catering sector, an increase of 1.0% compared to 2017. Travel exports represented 20.3% of total service exports in 2018.

In 2018, the sector contributed 8.0% of GVA, and grew twice as fast as the overall economy (8.0% compared with 3.9%). According to the Tourism Satellite Account, tourism employed 9.0% of the working population in 2017, 413 000 people, growing by 8.7% over the previous year, again much higher than the broader economy (3.4%). Travel exports accounted for 51.1% of total service exports in 2018.

In 2018, international travel receipts in the Slovak Republic reached EUR 2.7 billion, up 4.7 % from the previous year. This amounts to 3% of GDP and represents 27.6% of service related exports. There was a surplus in the travel balance of payments of EUR 485 million.

In 2017, the GDP related to tourism amounted to EUR 2.3 billion, or 5.3% of total GDP. Considering the direct and indirect impacts, tourism contribution to the GDP is estimated to be EUR 3.6 billion, that is approximately 8.4% of total GDP. In 2018, tourism exports amounted to EUR 2.7 billion, creating a tourism balance of payments surplus of EUR 1.7 billion. In 2018, tourism industries employed 68 150 people and directly accounted for 7.7% of total employment in the country. Travel exports accounted for 34.0% of total service exports in 2018.

Tourism is one of the cornerstones of the Spanish economy and an outstanding driver of economic and social development. In 2017 it accounted for 11.8% of GDP and in 2018 sustained 13.5% of employment (or 2.6 million direct jobs). Tourism continues to contribute substantially to offsetting the country's trade deficit with tourism receipts amounting to EUR 62.5 billion, in 2018 – a growth of 3.6% compared with 2017. In 2018, tourist arrivals reached 82.8 million (+1.1% compared to 2017), generating EUR 89.8 billion in international receipts (+3.3% compared to 2017). Travel exports represented  52.3% of total service exports in 2018.

Tourism-related expenditure was SEK 337 billion in 2018, up 6% on 2017. The value added generated by this expenditure contributed 2.6% to Sweden’s GDP. Overseas tourists spent SEK 144 billion making a 6.4% contribution to total exports. The industry employed 172 000 people an increase of 1.7% over 2017 but slightly below national employment growth at 1.9%. In 2018, tourism directly contributed to 3.4% of total employment. Over the last decade, however, tourism related employment has generally grown much faster than the wider economy. Travel exports represented 20.1% of total service exports in 2018.

In 2018, tourism contributed 2.9% to Swiss GDP and employed 181 700 people (full-time equivalents), corresponding to 4.4% of total employment. International travel receipts were CHF 16.6 billion, representing 4.1% of total exports. Travel exports accounted for 13.4% of total service exports in 2018.

Tourism is one of Turkey’s most dynamic and fastest growing economic sectors. In 2018, it directly accounted for 7.7% of total employment, directly employing 2.2 million people. Total tourism income represented 3.8% of GDP. Travel exports accounted for 51.9% of total service exports in 2018.

Tourism is a major part of the United Kingdom economy. In 2017, the Tourism Satellite Account estimated a direct contribution of GBP 59.7 billion in GVA, 3.2% of total GVA. Tourism is growing at a faster rate than the overall UK economy and an additional 9 million visitors are forecast by 2025. In 2015, 1.6 million jobs were directly attributable to tourism. When considering jobs in tourism-related industries, this figure rises to approximately 3 million, or one in ten of all jobs. Travel exports represented 12.2% of total service exports in 2018.

Travel and tourism in the United States is a major contributor to the national economy, accounting for 2.9% of GVA. In 2018, inbound travel and tourism accounted for 10% of exports. According to the Travel and Tourism Satellite Account, the industry produced USD 1.6 trillion in total economic output in 2018 (USD 941 billion of direct tourism output and USD 682 billion of indirect tourism output by ancillary industries). The travel and tourism industry is one of the United States’ largest employers, directly supporting 5.9 million jobs in 2018, of which 1.2 million were supported by travel and tourism-related exports. Travel exports represented 26.0% of total service exports in 2018.