Here are the countries that have gained and lost in tourism during 2019-2025
The global tourism market has undergone significant changes in recent years. Some countries have seen significant increase in international visitor arrivals thanks to infrastructure development and new promotional strategies, while others have yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels, according to a study by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Saudi Arabia led the ……
In the past six years, the global tourism industry has experienced notable shifts. Saudi Arabia topped the list of countries that gained the most international visitors, with a 67 percent surge in arrivals. Morocco and Egypt followed closely behind, with 53 percent and 47 percent growth, respectively. Brazil and Colombia also saw substantial increases, with 46 percent and 45 percent growth.
Turkey emerged as another notable performer, ranking eleventh globally and surpassing its 2019 numbers by 21 percent. Several European countries, including Norway, Serbia, Denmark, Portugal, and Spain, also reported positive growth in tourism.
On the other end of the spectrum, several countries faced significant declines in foreign visitor numbers. Israel experienced the largest drop, with inbound tourists falling by 71 percent. Ireland, Argentina, and Peru also saw notable declines. The United States, Italy, and Germany remain below their pre-pandemic visitor numbers.
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