The direct contribution of Travel & Tourism to GDP in 2014 was EUR4.4bn (2.1% of GDP). This is forecast to rise by
2.7% to EUR4.5bn in 2015.This primarily reflects the economic activity generated by industries
such as hotels, travel agents, airlines and other passenger transportation services (excluding commuter
services). But it also includes, for example, the activities of the restaurant and leisure industries directly supported
The direct contribution of Travel & Tourism to GDP is expected to grow by 3.1% pa to EUR6.1bn (2.4% of GDP) by