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Tourism density in European destinations

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21 August 2024

Tourism density in European destinations

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Tourism indicators show that in 2022, Malta had the highest tourism density in the EU, with significant crowding also observed in Brussels and Paris.

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Germany

Greece

Hungary

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Poland

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Romania

Slovakia

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Academic/Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer / tourist organisation

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Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

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Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

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Media/Travel Journalist Organisations

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SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

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  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Coordinated information on travelling

    • Improving statistics and indicators

    • Innovative tourism services

  • Business activities

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Other accommodation

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According to the EU Tourism Dashboard, the highest tourism density in 2022 was observed in Malta, with a value of 26,000 nights spent per square kilometer of land. The next countries with lower values are the Netherlands (3.4 nights spent/km²) and Croatia (1.59 nights spent/km²). Additionally, the most popular region is the Région de Bruxelles-Capitale with a tourism density of 38,400 nights spent/km², while the sub-region is Paris that has an even higher density of 398,000 nights spent/km². These high values may indicate potential crowding and strain on resources, infrastructure, and the environment in the analyzed destinations.

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