Industrial production refers to the output of industrial establishments and covers sectors such as mining, manufacturing, electricity, gas and steam and air-conditioning. This indicator is measured in an index based on a reference period that expresses change in the volume of production output.

Tourism direct GDP corresponds to the part of GDP generated by all industries directly in contact with visitors. This indicator is measured as a percentage of total GDP or a percentage of GVA.

Tourism receipts and spending are made up of travel credits and debits. In the context of the balance of payments of a country, the term “travel” refers only to the value of spending of individuals while on visits outside their country of residence. This indicator is measured in US dollars.

Employment in tourism data refer to people or jobs. In the case of people, the data refer to employees only or to employees and self-employed people (employed people). Full-time equivalent employment is the number of full-time equivalent jobs, defined as total hours worked divided by average annual hours worked in full-time jobs.

Tourism flows includes international arrivals and departures as well as nights spent in accommodation by visitors.