THE ROLE OF TOURISM IN THE NATIONAL ECONOMY
We can summarize the economic importance of tourism in the national economy in 2009 by the following key figures:
- In 2009, 74.2 million of foreign tourist arrivals, the first receiver in the world.
- In 2009, tourism receipts of € 35.4 billion, down by -7.9% compared to the previous year, with a positive tourism balance of 7.8 billion, down from 2008 where he s 'stood at 10.3 billion. The tourism balance is the highest positive balance of payments position. The expenses of the travel line 27.6 billion decrease unless revenue (-2%).
- 844,113 payroll jobs identified in characteristic tourism activities at December 31, 2009 (source: UNEDIC).
- 209,766 firms in 2008 in tourism characteristic activities (INSEE: annual business survey in services).
- 16,622 creations and 5607 failures characteristics businesses (source SIREN-INSEE 2008).
- 20.6 million tourist beds at December 31, 2008.
- In 2007, 117.6 million euros consumed with businesses, or 6.2% of GDP.
By Beatrice Levy