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International travellers eye Europe for cultural immersion, but cost remains a key barrier - ETC Corporate - ETC Corporate
International travellers are showing increased caution about planning trips to Europe between September and December this year. This is according to the latest Long-Haul Travel Barometer (LHTB) 3/2024…
European tourism reaches new highs in 2024 as travellers’ plans diversify - ETC Corporate - ETC Corporate
Europe’s tourism industry continued its recovery in the second quarter of 2024. Foreign arrivals (+6%) and overnights (+7%) surpassed 2019 figures, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 12% and 10%
International travellers to Europe prioritise safety and quality this summer - ETC Corporate - ETC Corporate
Enthusiasm for travel is rising in key international markets, with 59% of respondents interested in overseas trips for summer 2024 — a notable 9% increase compared to 2019. Europe’s appeal is…
European tourism recovery continues into 2024, with travel expenditure expected to hit record numbers - ETC Corporate - ETC Corporate
Europe’s tourism industry is experiencing a robust recovery in the first months of 2024. Based on data from reporting destinations, foreign arrivals (+7.2%) and overnights (+6.5%) in the first quarter…
ACI EUROPE and ETC celebrate Bulgaria and Romania joining Schengen by air and sea - ETC Corporate - ETC Corporate
A landmark development for air and sea transport in South-Eastern Europe set to bolster societal cohesion and facilitate travel between Romania, Bulgaria and other Schengen Zone countries.
Applications now open for the Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards 2024 - ETC Corporate - ETC Corporate
For the seventh year in a row, ETC continues its partnership with the European Cultural Tourism Network (ECTN), Europa Nostra and the Network of European Regions for Competitive and Sustainable…
ETC and University of Surrey launch children’s book series to promote careers in tourism - ETC Corporate - ETC Corporate
Today, the European Travel Commission (ETC) and the University of Surrey launch the publication of two children’s books: Dee and Flee at the Theme Park by Julia Hubery and Searchlight: The Rock by Ann…
International travellers to Europe prioritise safe destinations and affordable prices in 2024 - ETC Corporate - ETC Corporate
Anticipations for international travel in 2024 are predominantly optimistic in key long-haul markets for Europe. However, travellers display greater reluctance to visit Europe in the initial four…
European Travel Commission celebrates 75th anniversary as new members join - ETC Corporate - ETC Corporate
This week, the European Travel Commission (ETC) marked 75 years of promoting and representing European tourism at its General Meeting #106 in Tenerife, hosted by Spain’s National Tourism Organisation…
Financial pressures shape Europeans’ travel plans in late 2023 and early 2024 - ETC Corporate - ETC Corporate
According to the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) latest report, ‘Monitoring Sentiment for Domestic and Intra-European Travel[1],’ 68% of surveyed Europeans plan to travel between October 2023 and…
Winners of the Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards 2023 revealed - ETC Corporate - ETC Corporate
The ‘Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism’ Awards aim to amplify the visibility of European cultural tourism destinations, establish a platform for sharing experiences and knowledge and foster…
Europe’s rail tourism champions unveiled at World Passenger Festival 2023 - ETC Corporate - ETC Corporate
On the evening of the 3rd of October, the European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail revealed the winners of the third edition of the Rail Tourism Awards. The ceremony took place during the ‘Austrian…
Europe’s culture and history draw in long-haul travellers despite rising costs - ETC Corporate - ETC Corporate
Long-haul travellers are showing enthusiasm to explore European destinations this Autumn, with travel intention from key markers remaining steady or seeing an increase compared to last year.
Europe’s tourism rebound continues into 2023, driven by strong travel enthusiasm - ETC Corporate - ETC Corporate
Europe’s tourism recovery is maintaining its momentum despite economic headwinds, reaching about 95% of 2019 levels of international tourist arrivals. Though inflation and increased travel costs are…
European travellers opt for early summer trips to beat crowds and rising travel costs - ETC Corporate - ETC Corporate
About 72% of Europeans intend to travel between April and September this year. Leisure remains the primary reason for travel (69%), though the drop of 7% over 2022 suggests a potential slowdown in the…