(1) In the year 2000, people spent $3.2 trillion dollars on travel. In 2005, they spent $3.4 trillion. In 2016, they will probably spend about $4.2 trillion. What is the most popular country that people go to? France is the most popular: 62.4 million people went to France in 2006. The United States is the second most popular country to visit: 46.3 million people went there in 2006.Spain was third, with 41.3 million visitors. Italy and Britain came next, and China was sixth. (2) Who travels? Europeans and some Asians travel to other countries the most. But Americans spend the most money in other countries. In 2006, Americans spent 52.6billion in other countries. Germans were next: they spent $49.8 billion in other countries. Japanese were third: they spent $37.0 billion. (3) Where do the big spenders go? In 2006, Americans went mostly to Mexico 206) and Canada 136), but they also went to Europe and the Caribbean. Germans went mostly to other countries in Europe, but about 26of them came to the United States. Japanese recycling travelers went all over the world: The United States, Europe, and Asia. (4) Why do people travel so much? Some people want to learn about other cultures business immigrants. They travel to their home countries to visit. Some people travel to the United States. many people are their families.
Who spends the most money on trips?