Tourism Flows

The Mexican travel industry has witnessed a remarkable recovery, with inbound visitor spending surpassing the 2019 performance in 2022 in current value terms, with the anticipation of double-digit growth in 2023 and also in 2024. In 2023, inbound…

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…

During the review period, domestic tourism experienced remarkable growth, achieving unprecedented historical figures. Several key factors contributed to this phenomenon. Firstly, after enduring approximately two years of confinement, numerous…

In 2022, following the easing of local pandemic-related travel restrictions, a strong public desire to explore again drove a full return to domestic travel in Australia. The affordability of domestic travel also played a key role in encouraging…

2023 saw robust growth in domestic tourism trips and outbound departures as rising demand continued to be driven by the realisation of pent-up demand following the total removal of COVID-19 restrictions from March 2022. With local consumers taking…

Lagging slightly behind many other countries globally, Japan finally eased its various regulations around COVID-19 in 2023. This has been very significant for the travel industry, not only in terms of deregulation, but also in terms of changes in…

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…

The big story in tourism flows in Croatia in 2023 was the huge rebound seen in inbound arrivals as the return to international travel fuelled a boom in foreign tourism worldwide, with Croatia benefiting from its burgeoning status as a very attractive…

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…

Domestic travel is recovering at a faster rate than inbound tourism in Poland. In 2023, Polish consumers are seen to be eager to book stays in domestic tourist resorts, go on city breaks, and travel to visit family or friends and, at the same time,…

The volume of inbound arrivals (in terms of number of trips) continued to expand in 2023, falling just short of pre-pandemic levels. One key factor contributing to this trend was the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which increased the visibility of the country…

The volume of inbound arrivals increased for the second consecutive year in 2023, following the lifting of all remaining COVID-19 related entry restrictions in October 2022. The return of tourists from other countries in Asia-Pacific, notably China,…

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…

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 continues to see very positive development with large mobilisations of people throughout the country. This is being supported by several factors. On one hand, the access to US dollars to travel abroad is very limited and very…

At the end of 2022, the national government approved a visa for digital nomads, allowing foreigners to work remotely or offer their services from Colombia. This visa enables them to reside in the country while engaging in remote work for up to 24…

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, Kenya's tourism industry is poised to experience a resurgence with the reopening of China to international travel. This presents a promising opportunity for growth, as Chinese visitors have the potential to significantly contribute to the…