Inbound Tourism Spending Habits and Trend Analysis of the Top 10 Expenditure Markets, 2021-2025

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The US was on top of the Inbound Tourism Expenditure chart in 2021, followed by Spain and Turkey. While the US inbound spending saw a dip in 2021, Spain and Turkey performed better than in 2020. As COVID-19 concerns were still prevalent to varying degrees globally, the inbound tourism sector around the world witnessed a variety of trends in 2021. The difference in approaches to control the spread of COVID-19 and the risk of emerging variants are among the factors that led to the varied performance of the tourism sector across countries. As traveler sentiment surrounding the pandemic is improving gradually, economies across the globe are eager to get back to pre-pandemic levels.

The Inbound Tourism Spending Habits and Trend Analysis report provides an in-depth analysis of the top 10 inbound spending markets globally. Here, detailed commentary and analysis are provided for inbound spending in the US, Spain, Turkey, France, Italy, Mexico, Germany, Greece, UAE, and Austria.

Top Expenditure Markets in Inbound Tourism

The US

With COVID-19 concerns still prevalent, the US maintained the top position in inbound spending in 2021. However, a decline in arrivals from Canada, the number one source market for US inbound tourism, has led to a dip. The US government suspended most travel from Western Europe, China, and Iran, in 2020. The new National Travel and Tourism Strategy announced in 2022 is expected to boost the inbound tourism of the country. Moreover, since the vaccine rollout in South and Central America was falling behind the rest of the world, an increasing number of Peruvian tourists visited the US as part of COVID-19 vaccine tourism. 

Spain

The tourism sector in Spain witnessed a partial recovery in 2021, with many of the COVID-19 travel restrictions still in place. Due to health restrictions imposed by the government, the sector remained stagnant until May 2021. In the following months, Spain loosened entry restrictions hoping that the summer season would bring more travelers to the country, but travel restrictions and guidelines across Europe hindered this. The delay in international vaccine campaigns and the launch of the European Union COVID passport also made it difficult for Spanish inbound tourism. Though arrivals from the UK showed slight growth in 2021, the recovery to the pre-pandemic level was hanging back.

Turkey

Inbound tourism in Turkey performed well in 2021 with the inbound expenditure showing growth over 2020 and the fourth quarter of 2021 ending with a revenue hike. Istanbul, Antalya, and Edirne were the cities with the greatest number of foreign tourists in 2021. While Russia and Germany remained the top arrival countries, arrivals from Sudan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and UAE exceeded 2019 numbers. Turkey is hoping to see more foreign tourists with many hospital departments including cardiology, organ transplants, and oncology attracting tourists around the world to have treatments done in the country.

France

France used to be the number one country in terms of international arrivals until the outbreak of coronavirus. With no travel restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers as of July 2022, France is expected to record strong growth in international arrivals in 2022 and is expected to regain its position. Due to the spread of numerous coronavirus variants in the UK, various travel restrictions were in place, preventing tourists from the UK to enter France, leading to less recovery to the pre-pandemic level. 

Italy

With international travel restrictions remaining in place for much of the year, Italian inbound tourism performed poorly in 2021. From regional travel bans to the extension of mandatory quarantine policies, crucial steps taken by the government have cost the tourism sector quite a lot. Mandatory health passes and international travel restrictions implemented over the year have led to a downfall in inbound tourism. Concerns regarding numerous virus variants were also there. With poor recovery rates, the sector performed even worse than in 2020.

Inbound Tourism Market, by Country

Inbound Tourism Market, by Country

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Market Report Overview

Key expenditure markets

The US, Spain, Turkey, France, Italy, Mexico, Germany, Greece, UAE, and Austria

Scope

This report provides detailed market analysis, information, and insights for the top 10 inbound spending markets globally. Historic and forecast tourist volumes covering the top 10 global inbound tourism markets are combined with a detailed analysis of tourist spending patterns in these markets. Insight on key trends and issues in these markets is then given.

Reasons to Buy

  • Understand how the top 10 markets are expected to grow using historic and forecast market data.
  • Understand the demand-side dynamics within the industry to identify key market trends and growth opportunities.
  • Direct promotional efforts in the most promising markets by identifying the key source countries.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Snapshot

Top 10 Expenditure Markets in Focus

US: Inbound Tourism Spending Habits

Spain : Inbound Tourism Spending Habits

Turkey : Inbound Tourism Spending Habits

France : Inbound Tourism Spending Habits

Italy : Inbound Tourism Spending Habits

Mexico : Inbound Tourism Spending Habits

Germany : Inbound Tourism Spending Habits

Greece : Inbound Tourism Spending Habits

UAE : Inbound Tourism Spending Habits

Austria : Inbound Tourism Spending Habits

Outlook

Appendix

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Terminology and definitions

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Figures

List of Figures

Figure 1: Top 10 highest inbound tourism expenditure in 2021 ($B)

Figure 2 : Inbound tourism expenditure ($B), 2021

Figure 3: Inbound Tourism Expenditure in the US ($B)

Figure 4: Trips from Peru and Colombia to the US (thousand)

Figure 5: Inbound Tourism Expenditure in Spain ($B)

Figure 6: Trips from the UK to Spain (Million)

Figure 7: Inbound Tourism Expenditure in Turkey ($B)

Figure 8: International arrivals to Turkey (Million)

Figure 9: Inbound Tourism Expenditure in France ($B)

Figure 10: Trips from the UK to France (Million)

Figure 11: Inbound Tourism Expenditure in Italy ($B)

Figure 12: Trips from the UK to Italy (Million)

Figure 13: Inbound Tourism Expenditure in Mexico ($B)

Figure 14: International arrivals to Mexico (Million)

Figure 15: Inbound Tourism Expenditure in Germany ($B)

Figure 16: Trips from the Netherlands to Germany (Million)

Figure 17: Inbound Tourism Expenditure in Greece ($B)

Figure 18: Trips from Germany to Greece (Million)

Figure 19: Inbound Tourism Expenditure in UAE ($B)

Figure 20: International arrivals to UAE (Million)

Figure 21: Inbound Tourism Expenditure in Austria ($B)

Figure 22 : Trips from Germany to Austria (Million)

Figure 23: Top 10 inbound expenditure markets, 2021 vs. 2025 ($B)

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