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19 August 2026
Middle East crisis continues to weigh on inbound tourism to Europe, survey finds
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19 August 2026
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A new ETOA survey shows that 45% of tourism businesses reported a high impact from the Middle East crisis in August, up from 32% in July, with uncertainty over demand remaining the sector’s main concern.
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European Tourism Association
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EU-27
Company with 250 or more employees
Destination Management & Marketing Organisations
Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
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Cultural tourism
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MICE tourism
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Urban/city tourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Changes in tourism demand and opportunities
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Business activities
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Based on 64 responses from tour operators, wholesalers, OTAs and destination management companies, the survey found that 62% had seen weaker demand, 52% faced greater price uncertainty for flights, hotels and coaches, and 29% reported clients switching to destinations within Europe.
Businesses are responding by adjusting prices and, in some cases, postponing trips until 2027. Demand uncertainty and pressure on margins remain the main concerns for the months ahead.
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