Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Qatar, Albania, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Kuwait, Morocco, Guatemala, Colombia, Andorra, Canada, and many other nations spearheaded the remarkable recovery of global tourism in 2024. According to the latest UN World Tourism Barometer, international travel surged to an impressive 1.4 billion arrivals, reaching 99% of pre-pandemic levels.
This milestone highlights the sector’s resilience, driven by strong demand, thriving source markets, and outstanding performance across key destinations worldwide. From record-breaking arrivals to historic tourism revenues, 2024 marked a turning point for the global travel industry, setting the stage for continued growth and innovation in 2025. In 2024, global tourism achieved a significant milestone, with 1.
4 billion international tourist arrivals marking a robust recovery from the sector’s most challenging period. Many destinations welcomed more international visitors than before the pandemic, and traveler spending saw substantial growth. The latest World Tourism Barometer by UN Tourism reported that 1.
4 billion tourists traveled internationally in 2024, reaching 99% of pre-pandemic levels. This represents an 11% increase from 2023, equating to 140 million additional travelers. This growth was fueled by strong post-pandemic demand, thriving source markets, and the continued resurgence of destinations across Asia and the Pacific.
The Middle East, Europe, and Africa delivered outstanding results .
