International tourist arrivals to reach one billion in 2012. International tourist arrivals grew by over 4% in 2011 to 980 million (939 million tourists in 2010), according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. With growth expected to continue in 2012, at a somewhat slower rate, international tourist arrivals are on track to reach the milestone one billion mark later this year. UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, explained: “International tourism hit new records in 2011 despite...