Travel & Tourism’s direct contribution to world GDP and employment in 2012 was US$ 2.1 trillion (2012 prices) and 101 million jobs. Taking account of its combined direct, indirect and induced impacts, Travel & Tourism’s total economic contribution in 2012 was US$ 6.6 trillion in GDP
via Economic impact of travel & tourism 2013 annual update. ~ Monday, 28th October 2013 from 4Hoteliers.
