Most of the 28 EU countries report the highest number of overnight guests from other EU countries. Citizens in the Schengen area therefore primarily travel to another country within the EU. In 2016, 500 million people were on holiday in the EU. 72 percent (361 million) came directly from the European Union, the remaining 28 percent came from other regions of the world, including non-EU European countries. In this article we will take a closer look at where exactly the travellers come from.
Distribution of travellers by region of origin
The data used are from the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). For individual countries, the data on arrivals and overnight stays are relevant.
Of the 500 million tourists in the EU, 417 million (83%) came from Europe, 72% from the EU and 11% from the rest of Europe. Of the 17 percent of travellers outside Europe, or 83 million, 39 million (8 %) came from North and South America. 7 percent (32 million) came from Asia and the Pacific. Africa 1 percent (6 million) and the Middle East also 1 percent (5 million).
The flow of tourists to Europe has increased continuously in recent years
As mentioned above, the number of travellers outside Europe (EU and non-EU countries) was 139 million in 2016. In 2005, only 80 million travellers. In the ten years between 2005 and 2016, the number of overnight stays by travellers from non-European countries rose more strongly. This is due to rising demand from the emerging economies in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. America also made a major contribution to the success of Europe as a travel destination.
The number of visitors travelling within Europe grew by an average of 2 percent per year. This contrasts with the number of travellers from outside Europe. Here, visitors increased by 5 percent per year. The strongest growth was recorded in overnight stays from Asia. Here the growth rate averaged 10 percent per year. However, the number of travellers is very small, at five million. The travelers off. Travelers from Asia, the Pacific and Africa increased by 7 percent. On average, 4 percent more travelers came from the USA. Arrivals from European countries that do not belong to the EU also increased by 4 percent.
Europe is attractive as a tourist destination
The figures quoted show that the Schengen area remains popular and is becoming increasingly popular as a tourist destination. The introduction of ETIAS at the end of 2022 will not change this. On the contrary, as travel becomes safer for visitors, more people may choose a destination within Europe. Even with ETIAS, the effort involved is minimal. Just a few minutes are enough and the tourist can visit Europe several times within three years.
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Most of the 28 EU countries report the highest number of overnight guests from other EU countries. Citizens in the Schengen area therefore primarily travel to another country within the EU. In 2016, 500 million people were on holiday in the EU. 72 percent (361 million) came directly from the European Union, the remaining 28 percent came from other regions of the world, including non-EU European countries. In this article we will take a closer look at where exactly the travellers come from.
Distribution of travellers by region of origin
The data used are from the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). For individual countries, the data on arrivals and overnight stays are relevant.
Of the 500 million tourists in the EU, 417 million (83%) came from Europe, 72% from the EU and 11% from the rest of Europe. Of the 17 percent of travellers outside Europe, or 83 million, 39 million (8 %) came from North and South America. 7 percent (32 million) came from Asia and the Pacific. Africa 1 percent (6 million) and the Middle East also 1 percent (5 million).
The flow of tourists to Europe has increased continuously in recent years
As mentioned above, the number of travellers outside Europe (EU and non-EU countries) was 139 million in 2016. In 2005, only 80 million travellers. In the ten years between 2005 and 2016, the number of overnight stays by travellers from non-European countries rose more strongly. This is due to rising demand from the emerging economies in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. America also made a major contribution to the success of Europe as a travel destination.
The number of visitors travelling within Europe grew by an average of 2 percent per year. This contrasts with the number of travellers from outside Europe. Here, visitors increased by 5 percent per year. The strongest growth was recorded in overnight stays from Asia. Here the growth rate averaged 10 percent per year. However, the number of travellers is very small, at five million. The travelers off. Travelers from Asia, the Pacific and Africa increased by 7 percent. On average, 4 percent more travelers came from the USA. Arrivals from European countries that do not belong to the EU also increased by 4 percent.
Europe is attractive as a tourist destination
The figures quoted show that the Schengen area remains popular and is becoming increasingly popular as a tourist destination. The introduction of ETIAS at the end of 2022 will not change this. On the contrary, as travel becomes safer for visitors, more people may choose a destination within Europe. Even with ETIAS, the effort involved is minimal. Just a few minutes are enough and the tourist can visit Europe several times within three years.