Travel & Tourism generated 147,000 jobs directly in 2013 (4.3% of total employment) and this is forecast to grow
by 3.8% in 2014 to 152,500 (4.4% of total employment).
This includes employment by hotels, travel agents, airlines and other passenger transportation services
(excluding commuter services). It also includes, for example, the activities of the restaurant and leisure industries
directly supported by tourists.
By 2024, Travel & Tourism will account for 178,000 jobs directly, an increase of 1.6% pa over the next ten years.