Global tourism at a glance provides key insights: - The majority of international travel takes place within a traveler's own region. Emerging economies in Asia, Central/Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America have shown fast growth in outbound tourism. - Strong global economic growth in 2018, low airfares, and increased visa facilitation contributed to a 6% growth in international passenger traffic. The number of connected city pairs by air has more than doubled over 20 years. - Consumer travel trends in 2018 included a quest for authentic local experiences to share on social media, a focus on health and wellness, and rising awareness of sustainability issues in travel.