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The 2024 edition of OECD Tourism Trends and Policies analyses the latest tourism performance and policy trends across 50 OECD countries and partner economies. Thematic chapters provide insights on strengthening the tourism workforce and building the evidence base for sustainable tourism policies.
21 maj 2024 · In recent years, the Travel and Tourism (T&T) sector has faced multifaceted challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical and economic uncertainty, inflation and extreme weather events such as wildfires, that reflect broader global risks and trends encompassing economics, the environment, society, geopolitics and technology.
Evidence on the significance of the tourism economy is presented, with data covering domestic, inbound, and outbound tourism, enterprises and employment, and internal tourism consumption. Tourism policy priorities, reforms and developments are analysed, and examples of country practices highlighted.
29 maj 2024 · Global tourism is back and buzzing in 2024. We take a closer look at the top trends shaping consumer behavior and spending when it comes to travel.
However, there are several threats that the tourism industry will be facing next year. The biggest risk factor is the rise in costs, which leads to an increase in prices and affects the choice of accommodation. This concerns 20% of respondents, and this percent rises to 32% for baby boomers.
WTTC’s latest annual research shows: In 2023, the Travel & Tourism sector contributed 9.1% to the global GDP; an increase of 23.2% from 2022 and only 4.1% below the 2019 level. In 2023, there were 27 million new jobs, representing a 9.1% increase compared to 2022, and only 1.4% below the 2019 level.
The report highlights the Travel & Tourism sector’s recovery in 2023 at the global level and how it varied across each region and economy. It also provides a forecast for the sector in 2024 and the decade ahead, and lists some opportunities and challenges.
