According to the newest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourist arrivals increased by 58% in July-September 2021, compared to the same period of 2020. However, they remained 64% below 2019 levels.
Europe recorded the best relative performance in the third quarter, with international arrivals 53% down on the same three-month period of 2019. In August and September arrivals were at -63% compared to 2019, the best monthly results since the start of the pandemic.
Between January and September 2021, worldwide international tourist arrivals stood at -20% compared to 2020.
