In this tutorial, the main macroeconomic indicators in the tourism industry, both globally and at a European level, will be explained and discussed. This will facilitate the understanding of the evolution and movements of the tourism market as well as the main trends. What is the European tourism market like? Tourism is a critical activity for socio-economic development. The importance of the tourism market on a global scale: 9% gdp; 1/11 jobs; USD 1.3 billion in exports; 6% of international trade; 6% of exports in less developed countries; 1.800 million tourists expected in 2030