percentages are China (121%), India (72%),
Argentina (50%), South Korea (43%) and
Taiwan (40%).
High growth rates get the greatest
media attention, but it’s actual travelers
who participate in group tours that fill
hotel rooms and bus seats. Five countries are expected to account for 64 percent of the projected growth from 2015
through 2021: Mexico (25% of expected
total growth), China (19%), Canada
(11%), India (5%) and South Korea (5%).
If the 2016 Fall Travel Forecast is realized through 2021, the current top-10
countries will be notably reshuffled.
Mexico should surpass Canada in 2016
to attain the top visitor origin market
claim, but it may struggle to r