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EU tourism nights exceed pre-pandemic levels in 2023

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05 November 2024

EU tourism nights exceed pre-pandemic levels in 2023

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In 2023, the number of nights spent in EU tourist accommodations reached 2.9 billion, marking a 6.1% increase from 2022 and a 1.4% rise from pre-pandemic levels in 2019, with Malta, Cyprus, and Slovakia seeing the highest growth.

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    • 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

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Eurostat reports that in 2023, the number of nights spent in EU tourist accommodations reached 2.9 billion, marking a 6.1% increase from 2022. This figure also represents a 1.4% rise compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019. Malta and Cyprus saw the most significant growth, with a 20% increase in nights spent compared to 2022, followed by Slovakia with a 16% increase. Luxembourg, however, experienced a slight decline of 1%. These statistics underscore the recovery and growth of the EU tourism sector beyond pre-pandemic levels. For more details, refer to the Eurostat article published on 8 March 2024, which includes links to relevant datasets.

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