Global Tourism Arrivals Increase by 0.4% in H1 2026 Amid Middle East Conflict and Inflation Pressures
🌎 International tourism grew by 0.4% in the first half of 2026, with 690 million tourists traveling globally despite Middle East conflicts and inflation. Arrivals increased by 2% in Q1 but fell 1% in Q2, with a notable 3% decline in April. June saw a 3% global drop, including a 6% decrease in Western Europe due to heatwaves. Asia and the Pacific saw 1% growth, but the Middle East experienced a significant 22% drop. Global growth is projected at 1-2% for 2026.
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