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Progress of European tourism recovery from COVID-19

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21 August 2024

Progress of European tourism recovery from COVID-19

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According to statistics, tourism demand across the EU in 2022 nearly recovered to pre-pandemic levels, averaging 95.6% of 2019 figures.

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Germany

Greece

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Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

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Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

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NGOs / Non-profits

Regional Authorities

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 upgraded EU Tourism Dashboard, in 2022, tourism demand across the EU had nearly fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels, reaching an average of 95.6% compared to 2019. Notably, countries like Belgium, Denmark, France, Ireland, and the Netherlands even surpassed pre-pandemic levels. However, recovery in Eastern European tourism destinations has been slower, possibly due to the war in Ukraine. While most EU countries have achieved a share of recovery at 90% or higher, many are still working toward reaching pre-pandemic levels of tourism demand. 

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