Verdict lists the projected top five tourist destinations in Europe in 2022, based on international arrivals, according to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database.

1. France – 66.6 million arrivals

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GlobalData forecasts that France will welcome 66.6 million international arrivals in 2022, making it the most popular destination in Europe. According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, the UK, Germany and Belgium are forecast to be the largest source markets for France in 2022.

2. Spain – 63.4 million arrivals

According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, Spain will be the second most popular destination in Europe, welcoming 63.4 million arrivals. GlobalData predicts that the UK, France and Germany will be the largest source markets for the destination in 2022.

3. Italy – 50.1 million arrivals

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Expected to welcome 50.1 million international arrivals in 2022, Italy will be the third most popular destination in Europe, according to GlobalData. Germany, France and The UK are forecast to be the largest source markets for Italy in 2022.

4. Germany – 29.6 million arrivals

According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, Germany will be the fourth most popular destination in Europe, welcoming 29.6 million arrivals. Furthermore, GlobalData predicts that the Netherlands, Switzerland and the US will be the largest source markets for the destination in 2022.

5. The UK – 29.3 million arrivals

GlobalData forecasts that United Kingdom will welcome 29.3 million international arrivals in 2022, making it the fifth most popular destination in Europe. According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, the US, Germany and France are forecast to be the largest source markets for United Kingdom in 2022.

Methodology:

This analysis is drawn from GlobalData’s Traveller Demands & Flows Database, part of GlobalData’s Travel & Tourism Intelligence Centre.

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