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International tourism arrivals reached 500 million for the first time in 1993, according to the World Tourism Organisation, and rose further to 528 million in 1994. Changing economic conditions are likely to mean that countries in east Asia and the Pacific are likely to become much more influential in the world tourist industry, building on the rapid expansion already being enjoyed by China, Thailand and Hong Kong, among others. In the UK, there were 367 million visits to tourist attractions in 1993, producing revenue of 990 million pounds sterling.
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Europe continues to be the pre-eminent destination in world tourism with a share of 60% of arrivals and 50% of spend. However there is competition from the Asia Pacific region which had 14% of total arrivals in 1994 and 18% of spend. The tourism market is change rapidly to meet the needs of a more knowledgeable consumer, and there has been an increase of new destinations in Easter Europe. Eco tourism is being developed is most parts of the world, although concerns about mass nature tourism in sensitive areas have led to reports and studies.
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Economic trends, terrorist activity and war affected tourism in the 1980s. Recession depressed the industry until 1983. Record European growth occurred between 1983 and 1986 until a weakening dollar diverted Americans from European destinations. The Persian Gulf War, 1991 disrupted normal tourist activity in the late 1980s. Incoming tourism to Britain increased by 86% during the decade. However, demand in domestic holidays changed from long to short breaks and away from coastal destinations.
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