International tourism almost back to pre-pandemic levels
The results are in line with UN Tourism's forecast of a full recovery in international arrivals this year, despite ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges
According to UN Tourism's latest World Tourism Barometer, international tourist arrivals in the first seven months of the year to July reached 96% of pre-pandemic levels.
Key takeaways
- Approximately 790 million people traveled internationally in the first seven months of 2024, an increase of approximately 11% over 2023 and only 4% below 2019's numbers;
- The data indicates a robust start to the year, although growth was more modest in the second quarter;
- The UN Tourism Confidence Index reflects optimistic expectations for the second half of the year, registering 120 points for the period from September to December. However, this figure is lower than the 130 points forecast for the May to August period.
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