The phrase "tourist arrivals" refers to the number of people who visit a specific place for tourism purposes. It tells us how many tourists have come to a particular destination within a given period of time. Full definition
In 2010, Latin American and Caribbean destinations received around 74 million international tourist arrivals. (breakingtravelnews.com)
By 2030, annual tourist arrivals are expected to reach seven million and the sector's direct contribution to the economy will amount to an estimated 3.1 per cent of national GDP. (breakingtravelnews.com)
Back then, the island was still a little known paradise, with fewer tourist arrivals. (travel3sixty.com)