Outbound tourist trips during the month of July were estimated at 32,176, up by 1.8 per cent over the corresponding month of 2009.
July 2010
Outbound tourist trips to EU destinations during this month were calculated at 28,508. With the exception of the UK, all EU destinations registered increases in the number of outbound trips. Trips to Non-EU destinations (standing at 3,668) continued their downward trend.
As in previous years the majority of outbound tourists during this month were males and stood at 17,123 (53 per cent). The largest proportion of outbound trips were carried out by those in the 25-44 age group. These made up 36 per cent of the total. Same-day visitors were estimated 3,620. January-July 2010
The amount of outbound tourist trips for this period stood at 148,963, with an increase of 4 per cent with respect to the previous year. EU destinations made up 86 per cent of the total (127,508), whereas Non-EU trips were claculated at 21,455. The most popular destination was Italy.
The largest proportion of outbound passengers fell within the 25-44 age bracket, amounting to 62,938, followed by the 45-64 age group. Though both age groups registered a drop over last year, the 0-24 age group registered a substantial increase. Same-day visitors were estimated at 18,657, recording an increase over last year’s levels.