With 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals recorded globally, 2024 marked the recovery of international tourism from the worst crisis in the sector’s history.
International tourism reached 97% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024
International tourist arrivals reached 97% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024. According to UN Tourism, more than 285 million tourists travelled internationally in January-March, about 20% more than the first quarter of 2023, underscoring the sector’s near-complete recovery from the impacts of the pandemic.
International Tourism to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2024
According to the first UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the year, international tourism ended 2023 at 88% of pre-pandemic levels, with an estimated 1.3 billion international arrivals. The unleashing of remaining pent-up demand, increased air connectivity, and a stronger recovery of Asian markets and destinations, are expected to underpin a full recovery by the end of 2024.
International Tourism to end 2023 close to 90% of pre-pandemic levels
International tourism is on track to recover almost 90% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), an estimated 975 million tourists travelled internationally between January and September 2023, an increase of 38% on the same months of 2022.
International tourism swiftly overcoming pandemic downturn
International tourism has continued to recover from the worst crisis in its history as arrival numbers reached 84% of pre-pandemic levels between January and July 2023, according to the latest data from UNWTO. The Middle East, Europe and Africa lead the global sector’s rebound.
International tourism back to 60% Of pre-pandemic levels in January-July 2022
International tourism continued to show strong signs of recovery, with arrivals reaching 57% of pre-pandemic levels in the first seven months of 2022.
2020 was the worst year for international arrivals in over 30 years
Illustrating the devastating demise of tourism in 2020, international tourist arrivals to Europe dropped 70%.
UNWTO reports growth in international tourism
The latest figures on world tourism issued by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) show that international tourist arrivals grew 5 per cent year-on-year in the first nine months of 2018. This reflects continued strong demand in a favourable overall economic context. @UNWTO
2017: another record year for international tourism
International tourist arrivals grew 7% in 2017, the highest increase since 2010, according to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)’s latest collection of Tourism Highlights. @UNWTO
International tourism exceeds expectations in the first months of 2018
International tourist arrivals grew 6% in the first four months of 2018, compared to the same period last year, not only continuing the strong 2017 trend, but exceeding UNWTO’s forecast for 2018. @UNWTO
