The five fastest growing tourism destinations in Europe in 2022

Verdict predicts top five fastest growing tourist destinations in Europe in 2022 based on estimates from GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database.

1. Denmark: Year-on-year growth (538.2%)

A year-on-year growth of 538.2% in international arrivals in 2022 is expected to make Denmark the fastest growing destination in Europe, forecasts GlobalData. According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, Germany, Norway and Sweden are expected to be the largest source markets for Denmark in 2022.

2. The Netherlands: Year-on-year growth (429.3%)

According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, Netherlands will be the second fastest growing destination in Europe, recording a year-on-year growth of 429.3% in international arrivals. GlobalData predicts that Germany, Belgium and the UK will be the largest source markets for Netherlands in 2022.

3. Czech Republic: Year-on-year growth (377.3%)

GlobalData forecasts that Czech Republic will see a year-on-year growth of 377.3% in international arrivals in 2022, making it the third fastest growing destination in Europe. According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, Germany, Slovakia and Poland are forecast to be the largest source markets in 2022.

4. Norway: Year-on-year growth (318.3%)

International arrivals to Norway are expected to grow by 318.3% year-on-year in 2022, making it the fourth fastest growing destination in Europe, according to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database. GlobalData, further, predicts that Germany, Sweden and the US will be the largest source markets for Norway in 2022.

5. Slovakia: Year-on-year growth (311.8%)

GlobalData forecasts that Slovakia will be the fifth fastest growing destination in Europe with international arrivals projected to grow at 311.8% year-on-year in 2022. According to GlobalData’s traveler demands & flows database, Czech Republic, Poland and Germany are forecast to be the largest source markets for Slovakia in 2022.

Methodology:

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

Verdict’s parent company GlobalData provides business information to 4,000 of the world’s largest companies.

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