2024-09-24-联合国-2024年9月世界旅游业晴雨表_8页_724kb

The September 2024 World Tourism Barometer report highlights a strong recovery in international tourism, with key findings based on data from January-July 2024.

Global tourist arrivals reached 96% of pre-pandemic 2019 levels, totaling approximately 790 million arrivals, a 11% increase from 2023. Regional variations were notable, with the Middle East showing the highest growth at 26% above 2019, Africa exceeding by 7%, and both Europe and the Americas nearly returning to baseline at 96% and 97% respectively. Asia and the Pacific lagged at 82%.

Inbound tourism performance varied, with Europe leading the recovery at 99% pre-pandemic arrivals, driven by intra-regional demand and events like the UEFA Euro 2024. Standout destinations included Qatar, Albania, and El Salvador, while destinations in Asia-Pacific saw boosts from exchange rates and infrastructure improvements.

Despite positive trends, the outlook faces challenges such as high inflation in travel and tourism, economic uncertainties, and geopolitical risks like conflicts. The UN Tourism Confidence Index indicates optimism for September-December 2024 at 120 points, but this is lower than earlier projections, reflecting potential headwinds from staff shortages, extreme weather, and ongoing tensions.

Overall, tourism's economic impact has largely recovered, with export revenues and direct GDP reaching 2019 levels, but sustained growth depends on addressing price pressures and global instability.