Europe up 5% as global arrivals set to hit record 1.57 billion in 2026
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According to the study of Tourism Economics, a subsidiary of the British consultant Oxford Economics, this year there should be 1.57 billion international arrivals with sleep, an increase of 2% compared to 2025 and a new record. The same report estimates that the expenses of these visitors will increase 6% in 2026 compared to the previous year, reaching 1.8 billion dollars (1.6 billion euros).
Europe up 5% as global arrivals set to hit record 1.57 billion in 2026
According to a new report released at WTM London, international travel is set to reach a new high in 2026 despite conflict and rising costs. Europe is forecast to welcome 226 million more annual international arrivals by 2032 than in 2026.
The tourism sector is expected to record arrivals and expenses in 2026, but will slow down due to international geopolitical instability and uncertainty, according to the Global Travel Report of WTM 2026, released today in London. According to the study of Tourism Economics, subsidiary of the British consultant Oxford Economics, this year there should be 1.57 billion international arrivals with sleep, an increase of 2% over 2025 and a new record.
The tourism sector is expected to record arrivals and expenses in 2026, but will slow down due to international geopolitical instability and uncertainty, according to WTM 2026's Global Travel Report, released today in London.
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