Verdict predicts the five biggest source markets for tourism in Europe in 2021, based on international departure estimates from GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database.
1. Germany – 60 million departures
GlobalData forecasts that Germany will see 60 million international departures in 2021, making it the biggest source market in Europe. According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database Austria, Italy and France are expected to be the most popular destinations for those travelling from Germany in 2021.
2. The UK – 43.5 million departures
According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, United Kingdom will be the second biggest source market in Europe, with 43.5 million international departures. GlobalData predicts that Spain, France and Italy will be the most popular destinations for this origin market in 2021.
3. Russia – 25.5 million departures
With 25.5 million international departures anticipated, Russia will be the third biggest source market in Europe, according to GlobalData. Turkey, China and Kazakhstan are forecast to be the most popular destinations for this source market in 2021, according to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database.
4. France – 22.6 million departures
France will be the fourth biggest source market in Europe with 22.6 million international departures, according to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database. Moreover, GlobalData predicts Spain, Italy and Germany to be the most popular destinations for those travelling from France in 2021.
5. Italy – 17.4 million departures
A predicted 17.4 million international departures in 2021 make Europe the fifth biggest source market in Europe, according to GlobalData’s estimates. The most popular destinations from Italy during the year are expected to be the France, Spain and Germany, according to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database.
Methodology:
This analysis is drawn from GlobalData’s Traveller Demands & Flows Database, part of GlobalData’s Travel & Tourism Intelligence Centre.
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