Travel

In 2023, travel in Turkey is projected to register strong growth in terms of number of visitors and value sales. The waning of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to have a positive effect on tourism. Inbound tourism flows are registering…

Two groups are contributing the most to growth of inbound travel to the UK in 2023. Visitors from the US continue to rise strongly in numbers in 2023, following considerable traffic the previous year. While they were early to take advantage of the…

In 2023, the number of leisure outbound trips is projected to exceed the 2019 pre-Coronavirus (COVID-19) level. Fuelled by still high pent-up demand, there have been high numbers of bookings for May and summer holidays, with land, rail and air travel…

The tourism industry in Switzerland was strongly affected by the COVID-19 crisis over the 2020-2022 period. In 2023, the behaviour of travellers is expected to return to normal to a large extent. 2023 started with a positive winter season. Despite…

The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on travel patterns in Sweden, with domestic tourism surging as the country faced travel restrictions and remaining strong even as its borders reopened. With all travel restrictions abolished in 2022, travel…

Travel in Spain is seeing a return to pre-pandemic levels in Spain in 2023, with good weather over the Easter and May bank holidays boosting domestic tourism. Summer is also proving to be incredibly positive for inbound travel, as Spain has become a…

The tourism industry was one of the most affected industries by the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal. The successive confinements, prohibitions and global restrictions led to the closure of hotels, the suspension of flights and cruise lines. While the…

The travel landscape in Norway was significantly reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a notable increase in domestic tourism during 2021 and 2022, while international travel encountered difficulties. While 2021 levels remained below…

Travel in Italy is performing very well in 2023, with increasing travel flows both inbound and domestic. Domestic trips are seeing a particularly fast recovery with consumers looking to take holidays in closer proximity to their home with the…

2023 has marked a significant recovery of inbound arrivals to Ireland. Inbound arrivals are projected to reach 89% of pre-pandemic levels in terms of number of trips by the end of 2023. Visitors from mainland Europe and North America are driving the…

Tourism flows are showing a strong increase in 2023 on both a domestic and international level. Despite the impact of inflation on disposable incomes and travel prices increases, consumers are not willing to cut down on their spending as they seek to…

After the severe difficulties and challenges faced in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in 2020, optimism in the industry and the joy of experiencing holidays again from the consumers’ side have driven travel in Germany in 2022-2023.…

France’s travel industry is on the path to recovery in 2023 having already seen strong growth in inbound arrivals in 2022. Admittedly, the context is not ideal with Russia’s war in Ukraine, soaring inflation, and more cautious consumption habits…

After the exceptionally weak performances of 2020-2021, excluding certain categories connected with domestic tourism, travel has been recovering and moving towards 2019 pre-Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic levels. Faster inbound and outbound tourism…

COVID-19 led to weaker results in 2020-2021 while lifting restrictions in 2022 led to a boom in travel results. With pent-up demand continuing to result in consumers booking trips, 2023 is expected to set records. Following two years of travel…

It is estimated that travel in 2023 will not reach the volume and value levels it would have without the COVID-19 disruption. Moreover, the inbound tourism flow is expected to remain lower in 2023, compared with the 2019 pre-Coronavirus (COVID-19)…

Fear of Coronavirus (COVID-19) played little or no role in 2023 and tourism flows, inbound and outbound, are set to reach close to their pre-pandemic level of 2019. In addition, domestic tourism flow is projected to exceed the 2019 pre-pandemic…

In 2023, domestic, inbound and outbound tourism flows are projected to see strong, if slower than in 2022, growth, both in terms of number of trips and value (constant 2023 prices) sales, as the effects of Coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to wane. In…

2023 marks the first full year without any travel restrictions, enabling a clear picture of the post-pandemic travel landscape. Nevertheless, the impact of the pandemic on inbound arrival numbers to the UK still lingers. Arrivals from China remain…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is no longer of significant influence on outbound travel from the Netherlands in 2023. The COVID-19 virus was declared endemic in February 2023, with most of the pandemic measures already lifted in the Netherlands in early…

Inbound tourism is set to increase strongly in 2023, benefiting most from the rebound in the number of visitors from Asia Pacific. Numerous visitors from China, Japan, South Korea and India are expected to arrive again during the year. China dropped…

Inbound travel to Sweden has made a swift recovery in 2023, with the number of trips expected to return to pre-pandemic levels. The volume of trips made by foreign tourists was very modest in 2023, following the dynamic increases seen in 2022. All…

TURESPAÑA, the Spanish public body attached to the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, through the Secretariat State for Tourism, is responsible for the promotion of Spain as a tourist destination in the world. The body predicted a positive year…

Inbound tourism is set to surpass 2019 values during 2023, decelerating afterwards, in a context of dissipation of the effects of delayed demand during the pandemic. Cultural activities, visits to monuments and museums and overall experiences are…

There was a solid increase in Norwegian tourism in 2022 and 2023, as overnight stays at hotels and various lodging facilities surged. This rebound brought figures on par with 2019, the pre-pandemic year. However, it was also thanks to domestic…

Tourism flows in Italy have performed very well in 2023 with figures expected to come close to pre-pandemic levels in terms of number of trips. The Easter weekend contributed to the recovery of tourism in Italy, with domestic and foreign tourists…

2023 has seen a significant recovery in terms of inbound arrivals to Ireland with the number of trips set to reach 89% of pre-pandemic levels. With COVID-19 restrictions lifted the country has begun welcoming back visitors from key source markets…

In 2023, inbound tourism is enjoying a strong recovery in Greece, with the number of trips expected to recover to pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year. There is much optimism, even though bookings in the first quarter were somewhat…

Following the first year of volume growth in inbound arrivals in 2022, after a Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that almost paralysed the travel industry worldwide, 2023 has seen further upward development in the number of international tourists in…

After an impressive recovery in 2022 as COVID-19 fears subsided, tourism flows have continued to post strong growth in 2023. There are no longer any restrictions in place while the World Health Organisation declared the COVID-19 pandemic to be over…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) caused dramatic decreases in travel flows to/from Finland in 2020-2021. Early 2021 was a weaker year than early 2020, which preceded the outbreak of COVID-19 and implementation of measures to stem the spread of the virus. As…

In 2022, inbound tourism to Denmark developed exceptionally well, with the number of visitors and visitor spending exceeding the 2019 level, breaking records. Despite the uncertainty of high inflation and the impact it brings, 2023 is again seeing…

Domestic tourism derived some benefit in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as borders closed and consumers looked within the country for travel for economic, health and logistical reasons. As a result, the number of domestic trips is…

Tourism flows to from and within Austria in 2023 continued to evolve strongly towards pre-pandemic levels, as most of the fears around travel and social distancing inherited during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) period dissipated. In the aftermath of the…

In 2023, Turkey continues to see the opening of new hotels, in line with accelerating tourism flows in the country. The luxury format is expected to register the highest number of new hotel outlets, due to investments from both existing and new…

In 2023, the growth of hotels is being driven by a diverse range of segments. Mid-market hotels and unrated hotels have experienced a surge in demand as consumers seek more affordable accommodation options amid the cost-of-living crisis. Mid-market…

The rebound in the number of outlets alongside improving inbound tourism flows are expected to boost lodging’s performance over 2023. There is set to be a further increase in the number of outlets across lodging over 2023, supported by newly-built…

Lodging has continued to show total value growth in 2023. The COVID-19 crisis and related travel restrictions had a significant impact on the tourism industry worldwide, including Switzerland. As travel restrictions have been eased and international…

Sweden's lodging (destination) category experienced a significant boom in 2022, as domestic and inbound travel surged following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. Overnight stays and expenditure on lodgings has surpassed pre-pandemic levels,…

2023 marks the return of inbound travellers to Spain, thus boosting hotel occupancy rates. Indeed, Spain is seeing a return to pre-pandemic levels of tourism, with good weather over the Easter and May bank holidays also benefitting domestic tourism.…

Boosted by inflation, inbound tourism recovery, a strong domestic market and the rise of average daily rates, lodging saw value sales surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2022, with the positive trend maintained in 2023 with both value sales and bed nights…

Travel in Norway has seen a notable resurgence with the return of inbound tourists, marking a positive shift in the country's tourism landscape. Growth has been seen through short-term rental accommodations, which have transformed the way travellers…

Hotels have seen a strong recovery in 2023 although the recovery has been at different speeds between the different categories, with the recovery certainly being driven by an increase in average daily rates (ADR). The exception to this is hotel…

The available lodging for tourists has declined in 2023 as compared to 2019. The reduction in capacity is a direct result from the government’s reliance on tourist accommodation to house those seeking refuge, followed by new legislation impacting…

Retail value sales of lodging (destination) continued to post strong retail value growth in Greece, driven by luxury and upscale hotels, which have already recovered to pre-pandemic levels. Alongside the growth of luxury and upscale hotels, there has…

Sustainable designs and eco-friendly practices have become increasingly important in the construction of new hotels. Germany, known for a commitment to environmental sustainability, has embraced “green” building practice in hospitality. Many new…

Lodging fared better in 2022 than had been expected and continues to perform well in 2023. 2020 and 2021 were a disaster for the hotel industry, with occupancy rates of 38% and 48% respectively, according to INSEE – French official statistics. The…

Finland was one of the countries that imposed few restrictions on lodging during the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, outlets were not forced to close nor were they restricted to only hosting certain types of guests. However, there were…

As domestic travel continued to perform strongly in Denmark and inbound travel boomed after lifting COVID-19 restrictions, 2022 saw a rise in lodging in Denmark. This led to records in overnight stays and value spent on lodging, with the latter being…

Lodging (destination) continues to recover well from the COVID-19 slump in Belgium. By the end of 2023, all types of lodging are expected to exceed their 2019 pre-pandemic retail current value sales. In addition, the number of room nights in hotels…