UNWTO: International tourism is expected to continue to recover in 2022

According to the 《World Tourism Baromete》r recently released by the United Nations World Tourism Organization, in January 2022, the total number of international tourists increased in all regions, and the total number of international tourists increased by 18 million. The United Nations World Tourism Organization predicts that international tourism is expected to continue to recover in 2022.

According to the data, the recovery in Europe and the Americas in January 2022 was strong, with the total number of international tourists increasing by 199% and 97% year-on-year, respectively, but still 53% and 52% below the pre-pandemic level, respectively. Total international visitor arrivals in the Middle East increased by 89% year-on-year, but remained 63% below pre-pandemic levels. Total international visitor arrivals in Africa increased by 51% year-on-year, but remained 69% below pre-pandemic levels; Total international visitor arrivals in the Asia-Pacific region increased by 44% year-on-year, but 93% below pre-pandemic levels.

As of March 24, 12 countries and regions have fully opened up to international travel, and an increasing number of international destinations have eased or lifted travel restrictions for international tourists, which will help increase tourists’ confidence in international travel. In addition, the United Nations World Tourism Organization pointed out that issues such as rising oil prices, inflation, unstable world situation, and changes in the global COVID-19 epidemic situation will bring challenges to the recovery of international tourism.