In the first nine months of 2024, international tourists reached 1,1 billion, approaching 98% of pre-Covid levels.
According to the latest global tourism barometer, a full recovery is expected by the end of the year, despite geopolitical, economic and climate challenges.Article Key Points
Growth in the Middle East
The Middle East continued to record record growth over the period considered. This positive trend is a significant indicator of the progressive return to normality of the tourism sector, capable of attracting growing international demand.
Positive trend in Europe and Africa
Europe and Africa also performed better than 2019 levels, showing a strong recovery. These results underline how the tourism sector in these continents is effectively responding to expectations of post-pandemic recovery.
Recovery of the Americas
The Americas have reached 97% of pre-pandemic arrivals, showing a marked improvement. This reflects the resilience and ability of the American tourism sector to react and adapt to new global dynamics.
Article published on 10 December 2024 - 19:24
The article is interesting but there are so many numbers and statistics that sometimes make it confusing. It would be useful to have more details on how different regions are managing the recovery of tourism, especially in the Middle East.