Data
18 November 2024
Eurostat article: Tourism employment in the EU
Data
18 November 2024
Adventure tourism
Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
Cultural tourism
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Tourism industries in the European Union (EU) employed approximately 11.2 million people in 2021, with significant contributions from the food and beverage sector, accommodation, and transport services.
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Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
EU-27
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Academic/Research and VET Institutions
Company with 250 or more employees
Consumer / tourist organisation
Cultural and Heritage Organisations
Destination Management & Marketing Organisations
EU institutions
Financial Institutions and Investors
Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce
International Organisations
Local authorities
Media/Travel Journalist Organisations
National authorities
Networks and Federations / Confederations
NGOs / Non-profits
Regional authorities
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
Trade Unions
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Specific types of tourism
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Adventure tourism
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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
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Cultural tourism
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Ecotourism
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Education tourism
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Festival tourism
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Gastronomy tourism
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Health and medical tourism
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MICE tourism
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Mountain tourism
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Religious tourism
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Rural tourism
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Sports tourism
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Urban/city tourism
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Wellness tourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Coordinated information on travelling
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Improving statistics and indicators
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Innovative tourism services
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Business activities
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Air passenger transport
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Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
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Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation
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Hotel and similar accommodation
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Mobile beverage services
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Mobile food services
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Other holiday reservation services
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Other tourism transportation activities
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Rail Passenger transport
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Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)
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Road passenger transport
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Tour operator activities
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Travel agency activities
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Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport
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An article by Eurostat on employment in tourism industries, published in April 2024, reveals that in 2021, over 11.2 million people were employed in the EU's tourism sector. Of these, 6.8 million worked in the food and beverage industry, and 1.8 million were employed in passenger transport. The tourism industry is a significant employer of part-time workers, young people, and foreign citizens. For a detailed exploration of tourism's role in the EU labour market and to stay updated with the article's next release in May 2027, please follow the link provided on the left-hand side of the platform.
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