Number of intra-European tourist arrivals in Europe 2019-2026
The number of intra-European tourist arrivals in Europe increased in 2023 over the previous year but remained below the figure recorded in 2019, the year before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As forecast, intra-European arrivals in the region were expected to reach an estimated 535 million in 2023. This figure is predicted to rise steadily in the following years, peaking at nearly 691 million in 2026.
What are the preferred travel destinations for intra-European trips?
As of October 2023, roughly 60 percent of respondents to a survey about the travel intentions of Europeans in the next six months planned to travel outside their home country while staying in Europe. In addition, the study revealed that France, Italy, and Spain were the preferred European destinations for the next trip among European travelers.
What is the travel budget of Europeans?
An October 2023 survey on the travel budget of Europeans planning a trip within the next six months showed that approximately 27 percent of the respondents estimated their travel budget to be between 501 and 1,000 euros. When breaking down the expected travel budget by age group, respondents aged 25 to 34 reported being the most likely to spend over three thousand euros, whereas travelers aged 35 to 44 were less inclined to spend under 500 euros.