Some studies investigating when European tourism will recover found that tourist numbers in the first quarter of 2023 were 20% lower than in the same period of 2019.

When will European tourism recover?

Some studies investigating when European tourism will recover found that tourist numbers in the first quarter of 2023 were 20% lower than in the same period of 2019. International tourist arrivals to Europe will continue to recover in the first quarter of 2023, according to flight reservation data analyzed by Forwardkeys company.

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The recovery in the number of tourists in the first quarter of 2023 is also reflected in flight ticket reservations:
It is 20% less than in the same period of 2019 before the pandemic.
On the other hand, the recovery in international travel around the world in the fourth quarter of 2022 is 30% below the 2019 level. On the European continent on average – 24% lower. The recovery in Europe is driven by strong demand for intra-regional travel.

war effect

Air arrivals of international passengers to the region will be 14% below 2019 levels in the fourth quarter of the year in Southern European countries and 55% in Eastern European countries. This major fall is the result of the war in Ukraine.

Urban tourism is also reviving

According to the data of the City Destinations Alliance (CityDNA), the association representing the tourism offices of European cities, tourist arrivals in European cities are expected to be 23% below the 2019 figures in October-December. That is, the improvement trend of international travel in European cities has strengthened.