The table details the international tourist arrivals (in millions) in 8 countries in 2009 and 2010 and the changes (in percentages).

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

Sample 1:

The table illustrates the changes in the arrivals of tourists in nine countries in 2009 and 2010.

Overall, France remained the most popular tourist destination among 9 countries in both years, while the opposite was true for Hong Kong. In addition, all countries, except for Turkey, China and Germany, witnessed no significant changes in their figures after one year.

The numbers of visitors to Italy, Spain and the US were 44 million, 55 million, and 66 million respectively in 2009, after which these figures all increased by 1 million. Starting with the same figure as Spain, the UK experienced a growth rate of 1.8%, resulting in 57 million tourists in the second year. Meanwhile, the figure for travellers to France remained unchanged, at 76 million, in both years.

While Turkey and China recorded considerable growth rates of 33% and 55% respectively after one year, Germany's figure saw a dramatic increase, with the initial number of 11 million significantly rising to 23 million in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 109%. By contrast, Hong Kong attracted less tourists in the second year, with 9 million compared to 10 million in 2009.

Sample 2:

The table illustrates the changes in visitor numbers from overseas to 9 countries, in both absolute and relative terms, in two consecutive years, namely 2009 and 2010.

Overall, with the exception of France and Hong Kong, all the countries listed welcomed more tourists in 2010. In addition, France was the most popular destination, while the most significant growth was seen in Germany.

Regarding the most visited nations, in 2009, France topped the list at 76 million visitors, which remained unchanged in the following year. While 66 million people traveled to the US, Spain and the UK both attracted 55 million tourists, which was 11 million higher than Italy. An increase from 1 to 2 million was subsequently witnessed in these four countries, equivalent to 1.5% to 3.6% growth.

With regard to the remaining countries, the number of foreign visitors to Turkey was 33 million, 11 million higher than that of China, which in turn outnumbered the next country, Germany, by the same margin. There was a rise of 12 million in the figures for all the three nations, with their relative growth being 33%, 55% and 109%, respectively.

Hong Kong was the least appealing tourist destination, with its numbers declining from 10 to 9 million in 2010, representing a drop of 11%.

Sample 3:

The table outlines the shifts in tourist arrivals in nine different countries during 2009 and 2010.

Overall, France consistently ranked as the top tourist attraction among the nine countries in both years, while Hong Kong occupied the least preferred position. Aside from Turkey, China, and Germany, the other countries did not see any substantial changes in their figures over the year.

In 2009, the number of visitors to Italy, Spain, and the United States were 44 million, 55 million, and 66 million, respectively. These numbers each rose by 1 million in the following year. The UK, starting with the same figure as Spain, showed a growth rate of 1.8%, resulting in 57 million tourists in 2010. Interestingly, the count of travellers to France remained stable at 76 million in both years.

Turkey and China reported significant growth rates of 33% and 55% respectively over the year.

Germany's figures saw a remarkable increase from 11 million to 23 million in 2010, marking a growth rate of 109%. Conversely, Hong Kong saw a dip in tourists in the second year, from 10 million to 9 million.

Sample 4:

The table enumerates eight countries with their data on foreign visitors (in millions) as well as changes (in percentages) between 2009 and 2010.

Overall, France had the highest number of international tourist arrivals. However, the most rapid rate of change is displayed by another country - Germany - while Hong Kong was the only nation with a negative growth rate.

Specifically, France tops the list with 76 million foreign visitors in both 2009 and 2010, followed by the United States with 66–67 million. Next are three other European countries, including Spain, the UK, and Italy, with figures ranging between 44 million and 57 million. All of these nations, however, recorded small growth rates (below 4%), particularly 0% for France.

Turkey, China, and Germany received modest numbers of international tourists in 2009, at 33 million, 22 million, and 11 million, respectively. Nevertheless, the figure for Germany dramatically increased by 109%, followed by China (55%), and Turkey (33%).

Finally, Hong Kong received the smallest number of foreign visitors (10–9 million) in addition to a negative rate of change (-11%).

Sample 5:

The table describes the changes in the number of foreign tourist visits to eight different nations in two consecutive years, 2009 and 2010. Overall, except for France and Hong Kong, an upward trend was registered in the number of international tourist arrivals in most surveyed countries, with Germany recording the largest growth. Moreover, France was the most attractive tourist destination in both studied years.

Regarding countries in mainland Europe, France topped the chart with 76 million overseas tourists in 2009, closely followed by the UK and Spain, at equally 55 million. Meanwhile, 44 million was the number of international tourists to Italy, quadruple that for Germany. After one year, while the dominant figure of France remained unaltered, an increase to 57 million, a 3.6% growth, was seen in the UK, overtaking Spain with a margin of 1 million tourists despite its 1.8% rise. Noticeably, foreign arrivals in Italy stood at 45 million in 2010 after a rise of 2.3%, whereas that in Germany soared by 109% to 23 million tourists.

Concerning other countries, in 2009, the US recorded 66 million international tourists, which was double the figure for Turkey. The number of foreign visits to Hong Kong was exceptionally lower, at 10 million, which was merely a half compared to China. A year later, tourist arrivals in the US rose marginally by 1.5%, far exceeding Turkey with 45 million tourists of a 33% growth. As for Asia, a significant 55% rise was observed in foreign arrivals in China while Hong Kong ranked last after undergoing a plunge of 11% in its figure.

Sample 6:

The table compares the number of international visitors who came to nine nations and their percentage change over a two-year period.

Overall, most nations saw an increase in foreign visitor arrivals, with Germany having the most significant proportion. In the meanwhile, there were two exceptions: France, which remained steady, and Hong Kong, where the numbers showed an 11 percent drop over the two years.

In 2009 and 2010, 76,000 foreign tourists visited France, compared to 66,000 visitors to the United States in 2009 and 67,000 in 2010. In comparison, tourist arrivals in Spain and the United Kingdom were much lower. In 2009, both of these nations welcomed 55,000 international tourists, increasing to 56,000 and 57,000 visitors the following year.

The estimates for Italy also increased moderately, from 44,000 in 2009 to 45,000 in 2010. Despite the inferior numbers, foreign visitor arrivals in Turkey, China, and Germany all escalated significantly during this time, with Germany seeing the most dramatic exacerbation at 109 percent. The numbers for Hong Kong, on the other hand, dropped by 1,000 to 9,000 between these years.