The most expensive countries for tourists to visit

(Source: telegraph)

The World Economic Forum's biannual Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report has ranked 141 countries in terms of price competitiveness, taking into account air taxes and airport charges, the price of hotel accommodation, fuel prices and the cost of living. Here are 10 places to avoid if you're travelling on a tight budget.
 

10. Austria

International arrivals (2013) - 24.8m
Average spending per tourist - $810


9. Italy

International arrivals (2013) - 47.7m
Average spending per tourist - $920


 

8. Sweden

International arrivals (2013) - 11.6m
Average spending per tourist - $987


 

7. Denmark

International arrivals (2013) - 8.6m
Average spending per tourist - $811


6. Israel

International arrivals (2013) - 3m
Average spending per tourist - $1,912


5. Norway

International arrivals (2013) - 4.7m
Average spending per tourist - $1,199


4. Australia

International arrivals (2013) - 6.4m
Average spending per tourist - $4,897


3. France

International arrivals (2013) - 84.7m
Average spending per tourist - $669


2. United Kingdom

International arrivals (2013) - 31.2m
Average spending per tourist - $1,316


1. Switzerland

International arrivals (2013) - 9m
Average spending per tourist - $1,882

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