The number of outbound tourist trips during November was estimated at 23,884, an increase of 17.9 per cent when compared to the previous year.

The number of outbound tourist trips to EU countries during November stood at 19,334, while Non- EU trips numbered 4,550. Increases of 15 per cent and 34 per cent were registered in EU and Non-EU trips respectively. UK and Italy remained the most popular destinations and shared between them nearly 70 per cent of the total tourist trips.

The majority of outbound tourists were males (63 per cent), while the largest share of tourists fell within the 25-44 age bracket (11,377, or 48 per cent). The latter were followed by those aged 45- 64, numbering 8,232, or 34 per cent.

During the January-November period, outbound passengers totalled 262,894, up by 10 per cent when compared to 2009. Trips to EU countries comprised 85 per cent of the total and stood at 223,024. Despite a notable increase in the French market, the most popular outbound destinations remained Italy and the UK.

The largest share of outbound tourist trips were carried out by males while female passengers accounted 42 per cent of the total. Trips were mostly carried out by those in the 25-44 age bracket (112,085, or 43 per cent). These were followed by tourists aged 45-64 (82,930 or 32 per cent). Moreover, the 0-24 age group registered a substantial increase (63 per cent) over 2009. The number of same-day visitors during this eleven-month period was estimated at 30,139.

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