ETC: Arrivals in Europe increase in the third quarter for 2024

The latest research from the European Travel Commission (ETC) highlights a 6% rise in foreign arrivals over 2019 levels and a 7% increase in year-on-year growth. Overnight stays have also grown by 5% year-on-year. The upward trend is driven by major events, improved air connectivity – especially from China – and lingering pent-up demand. European […]

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WTM: 2024 is a milestone year for international tourism | 1.5 billion tourist arrivals this year | Over $5.5 trillion in tourism spending

Global travel growth reaches a major landmark in 2024 as full-year international tourist arrivals are expected to reach 1.5 billion, surpassing 2019 levels, according to the WTM Global Travel Report, which was unveiled at the WTM International Exhibition in London. According to the findings of the report, which was conducted in collaboration with Tourism Economics, […]

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63.1 million visitors passed through Heathrow by September 2024

Consecutive record-breaking weeks and strong operational performance characterised the summer months. From June to September, 30.7 million passengers passed through Heathrow, bringing the total for the first nine months to 63.1 million. Continuing to back British SAF through a revenue certainty mechanism and reforming the regulatory system to promote investment while keeping passengers at the […]

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Spain to surpass France in foreign tourist arrivals in 2040 | Projections for 115 million | Fewer visitors to Mallorca

Spain will welcome 115 million foreign tourists annually around 2040 and will be the top destination for inbound travellers, surpassing France. However, while total international tourist arrivals to the country will see a significant increase, popular tourist destinations, including Mallorca, will see a decline in the number of travellers, according to forecasts by consultancy Braintrust. […]

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National Bank of Greece: The “silent” transformation of Greek tourism | Remarkable increase in arrivals in autumn

2024 is expected to be a new landmark year for Greek tourism, with arrivals of 36 million tourists (+10% year-on-year). At the same time, behind these high figures, there is a substantial development: Greek tourism is gradually changing, according to a study by the National Bank of Greece. In particular, the new issue of the […]

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UNWTO: International Tourist Arrivals hit 96% of pre-pandemic levels through July 2024

According to the latest World Tourism Barometer by UN Tourism, around 790 million tourists travelled internationally in the first seven months of 2024, about 11% more than in 2023 and only 4% less than in 2019. Thus, International tourism bounced back to 96% of pre-pandemic levels in the seven months through July 2024. With increased […]

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Record arrivals to the islands of the North Aegean from Turkey!

-High priority issue for the police services of the General Regional Police Directorate of the North Aegean Record arrivals were recorded in the islands of the North Aegean from Turkey, with the implementation of the pilot program of granting entry visas upon the arrival of visitors at the statutory sea points of entry to the […]

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Turkey: 10.5 million tourists in Istanbul in 7 months 2024

The number of foreign arrivals in Istanbul extended its positive streak, as the Turkish metropolis welcomed nearly 10.5 million tourists in the seven months of 2024, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period last year, according to official data released by the Istanbul Directorate of Culture and Tourism. The number of tourists in […]

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Forwardkeys: European Tourism is breaking the records | International arrivals in Europe this summer at +12% | USA is the key market

Another record-breaking year for tourism in Europe this summer, with intra-regional travel and the resumption of key markets such as the US and Asia-Pacific resulting in the continent’s tourism recovery exceeding the global average. In particular, as revealed by Forwardkeys’ recent webinar in collaboration with the European Tourism Organisation (ETOA), Europe is poised for an […]

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The entry tax in Venice did not stop tourist arrivals

The 5 euro entrance tax payable by day visitors to Venice has far from contributed to limiting tourist flows, since during the trial period, which ended on 5 May, more than 195,000 tickets were sold, generating revenues of 975,000 euros, far more than the city had expected. However, the local authority is not convinced of […]

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