In 2024, the United Kingdom leads the number of employees in the travel agency and tour operator sector with 18.22 thousand units, despite a 6.5% decline from 2023. Spain and France follow with 16.46 and 15.45 thousand units respectively, both showing slight increases. Canada saw a notable decrease of 3.8%. The Netherlands, Poland, and Greece also recorded declines, whereas Romania experienced a significant increase of 3.95%. Other countries like Hungary and Iceland faced notable drops, while Lithuania showed a strong growth of 6.39%.
Future trends to watch include the potential recovery in some European markets driven by increased tourism demand and digital transformation. Monitoring the impact of geopolitical factors and economic policies will also be critical in forecasting employment dynamics within this sector.
Top countries in Employees in Travel Agency and Tour Operator Sector Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 18.22 | 2023 | -1.55% | -6.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 16.46 | 2023 | +6.95% | +1.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 15.45 | 2023 | +4% | +0.39% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 9.85 | 2023 | +0.033% | -3.8% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5.05 | 2023 | 0% | -5.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 4.72 | 2023 | +3.92% | -0.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 4.36 | 2023 | +1.36% | -5.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 3.71 | 2023 | +0.81% | +3.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 3.27 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 3.02 | 2023 | -1.17% | -4.75% | View data |
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