Global tourism spending to reach 93% of 2019 volumes

16-12-23

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) estimates that 975 million tourists have traveled between January and September this year, an increase of 38% over last year, and, according to the latest data from the World Tourism Barometer, the year is expected to close at close to 90% of international activity volumes compared to 2019, highlighting, in addition, that spending will be at 93% of pre-pandemic volumes.

One of the most positive notes of the Barometer highlights the high level of spending by international tourists. Thus, visitors from Germany and the United States spent 13% and 11% more, respectively, than in 2019, although the best data is offered by Italy, whose spending grew by 16% in up to August.