Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, sp...
Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, specialist knowledge and a comprehensive breakdown of key market data. Our research identifies key strategic themes relevant across the region, while also providing a more granular unders...
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 spite of continuing high inflation in Turkey, traditional toys and games registered healthy current value growth. The best performing segment was dolls and accessories and this was in part boosted by the launch of the Barbie movie in summer 2023.…
Traditional toys and games in the UK recorded significant value growth in 2023, outperforming the previous year as the category stabilised post-pandemic. Unit prices remained elevated in 2023 following an increase in the prices of raw materials and…