Forecast: Employment in Travel Agency and Tour Operator Activities Sector in Spain

Employment in Spain's travel agency and tour operator activities sector has demonstrated varying performance over the past decade. Starting from 34.92 thousand full-time equivalents in 2013, the sector saw general growth until 2019, peaking at 43.47 thousand. However, the pandemic's impact in 2020 led to a significant decline to 37.49 thousand.

Recovery began in 2021, with employment rising to 40.81 thousand by 2023. Forecast data predicts a steady decline from 2024 onwards, reaching 36.55 thousand by 2028.

**Key variations:**

• 2013-2014: +2.59%
• 2015-2016: +2.49%
• 2017-2018: +8.34%
• 2020-2021: +5.73%
• 2022-2023: +0.67%

For future trends, stakeholders should monitor shifts in travel behavior, technological advancements in booking systems, and economic conditions influencing disposable income and travel expenditure.