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Global tourism trends and regional performance

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In the first half of 2026, global international tourism grew by 0.4%, reaching approximately 690 million travelers. While This represents an increase of 3 million arrivals compared to the sector remained stable despite inflationary pressures same period in 2025. However, UN Tourism has revised its full-year growth forecast downward to between 1% and 2%, down from the previously anticipated 3% to 4%, citing geopolitical conflicts, regional conflicts in the Middle East, rising oil prices, and persistent inflation. Regional performance was remains varied. Europe saw a 3% increase in arrivals, led by significant growth in Moldova, Greece, and Ireland, though Western Europe experienced a 1% decline. Conversely, the decline, partly due to June heatwaves. The Middle East saw a 22% drop in arrivals, arrivals due to regional conflict, and Southeast and South Asia also experienced declines. Recent trends a 1% decline in June. In Oceania, some destinations saw a 6% drop following Typhoon Sinlaku. Trends indicate a shift toward non-European destinations. For example, Hungarian travelers have increased bookings to non-European locations, locations such as Turkey, Egypt, and the United States, States by 1.5 times compared to the previous year. year, with additional interest in Morocco, Argentina, Georgia, and China. Average spending per traveler has remained relatively stable, increasing by 1.7 percent. Looking forward, a recovery is anticipated for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. International travel in the MENASA region is projected to rebound by 17% in 2027, with and international visitor spending in the Middle East is forecasted to grow by 57% between 2025 and 2030. 2030, potentially reaching approximately 116 billion dollars.

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