China and India lead the way
* Chinese tourists are forecast to make 2.1 billion domestic trips in 2010, up 12%, and 5.4 billion overseas trips, up 16%. The number of inbound trips by overseas tourists is expected to reach 136 million, up 8%. China’s tourism industry is expected to grow 13% and be worth $205 billion this year. * India’s domestic traffic is expected to grow 15% or more in 2010-11, with international traffic expansion forecast to rise by up to 12%.
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