International tourism statistics

International tourism statistics allow us to assess the impact of tourism on economic growth, employment and the environment of countries around the world. Plays an important role in the analysis of international tourist flows and provides data sources for the development of balance of payments indicators and the compilation of national accounts. The purpose of the article is to emphasize the role of international tourism statistics, to highlight the features and specifics of measurement, collection, and the possibility of comparing statistical information in order to identify trends and patterns of tourism development in space and time.