Europe and the world return to the tourist norm from before the pandemic. Strong reflection in the Baltic countries

In the first quarter of 2025, the number of tourists in the world was about 300 million, which means an increase of 5 percent. year to year – said UN Agency for Tourism UNWTO. It is also more by 3 percent. than in 2019, the last pre -Pandemic year.

125 million foreign tourists came to Europe in the first quarter, which is an increase of 2 percent. Compared to the first quarter of 2024, IO 5 percent more than in the same period before Pandemia.

In southern Europe, the Mediterranean pool, the number of arrivals increased by 2 percent.

UNWTO data shows that Central and Eastern Europe has been strongly reflected (an increase of 8 % compared to 2024), especially the Baltic countriesalthough the number of visitors in the subregion remains below levels from 2019.

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The UN agenda also said that total revenues from international tourism increased by 11 percent. in 2024, reaching a record $ 2 trillion In 2024 it is about 15 percent. above levels from before the pandemic. This is about 6 percent. total global export of goods and services and 23 percent global service trade.

Unwto estimates that the average expenses for one foreign journey are around $ 1170. (PAP Biznes)

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