The travel services employment in Finland has seen significant shifts over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, employment figures remained relatively stable with gradual increments observed in the later years, peaking at 2.0 thousand employees in 2019. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused a sharp decline by 25% to 1.5 thousand employees. Subsequent recovery saw an upward trend, reaching 1.84 thousand in 2023.
Looking forward, the forecast shows a slight downward trajectory, with employment expected to decrease gradually to 1.72 thousand employees by 2028. Notably, the annual average variation (CAGR) over the last five years stands at -0.66%. Future trends to watch include potential impacts of economic fluctuations, technological advancements in travel services, and shifts in consumer travel behavior.
