From 2013 to 2023, the number of employees in the Travel Agency and Tour Operator sector in the Netherlands saw fluctuations characterized by moderate growth and sharp declines. From 2013 to 2019, the sector experienced incremental growth from 19.0 thousand to 22.0 thousand employees. However, the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to a significant decline, with employees dropping to 15.0 thousand by 2021. This was followed by a rebound, with figures stabilizing at 17.0 thousand employees from 2022 onwards.
In 2023, the number of employees stood at 17.0 thousand, showing no year-on-year growth from the previous year but a contraction from the 2019 peak. The sector witnessed a turbulent period from 2019 to 2023, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -5.03%. Looking forward, the forecast from 2024 to 2028 suggests a stable trend with no growth, maintaining the employee count at 17.0 thousand.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The long-term impact of digital transformation on employment in the sector.
- The sector's ability to adapt to changing consumer behavior and preferences post-pandemic.
- Potential impacts of global economic conditions and travel regulations on employment levels.
