The world's fastest growing travel destinations The World Travel & Tourism Council has revealed the ten fastest growing travel destinations of 2012. Its rankings are based on the total contribution of tourism to GDP. Chile (+10.3%) Highlights: trekking in Patagonia, the colourful coastal town of Valparaiso, the vibrant capital of Santiago, stargazing in the Atacama desert. Patagonia: Trip of a Lifetime Chile: a guide for beginners