International tourist arrivals reach 96% of pre-pandemic levels in 2024

20-09-24

In the first seven months of 2024, international tourist arrivals reached 96% of pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest report from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). This progress confirms a solid recovery of the tourism sector, exceeding initial expectations and highlighting the resilience of the industry following the effects of COVID-19.

The report reveals that all regions of the world have shown significant growth in tourist arrivals, with some destinations even surpassing 2019 levels. However, the pace of recovery varies between different areas of the world: