BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE E.U. TOURISM

Abstract

This article aims to highlight how tourist activity is distributed in the EU. Europe continues to hold a significant share of international tourism, although other destinations of the world (such as Asia-Pacific) are increasingly popular. In general, the tourist activity of the EU is concentrated in a few countries, which record the largest number of overnight stays (residents and non-residents) and the highest income obtained from international tourism; in this case tourism has a great significance for economy. There are smaller countries where tourism is of great importance, too. A number of opportunities, in terms of attracting tourists from the EU, with positive effects for economy, are also evident in Eastern and Central Europe, the EU’s newer members.