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UNWTO: Global Tourism Is Recovering, Approaching 84% Of Pre-Pandemic Levels

UNWTO: Global Tourism Is Recovering, Approaching 84% Of Pre-Pandemic Levels

Recently updated on October 2nd, 2023 at 11:44 pm

The latest United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) data reveals that international tourism is on the road to recovery as international tourist arrivals recovered to 84 per cent of pre-pandemic levels by the end of July.

Such data show that, in particular, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa are at the forefront of the global tourism sector rebound. Between January and July 2023, 700 million tourists embarked on international trips, marking an increase of 43 per cent compared to the same months in 2022, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.

According to UNWTO figures, this growth peaked in July, with 145 million international travellers, accounting for over 20 per cent of the total for the seven-month period.

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