The European number of persons employed in travel agencies varies significantly by country. Germany leads with 62.68 thousand employees, followed by the United Kingdom at 48.24 thousand. Spain, Italy, and Greece also feature prominently. There are smaller employment figures in countries like Malta, Iceland, and Luxembourg, indicating a more concentrated travel agency sector. Year-on-year, some countries experience growth, such as Greece (+3.41%), Croatia (+3.03%), and Poland (+1.98%), while others face declines, notably Finland (-8.54%) and Iceland (-15.44%). Serbia shows a notable increase of 6.43%, hinting at a rising travel sector. Over the last five years, there have been fluctuating trends, demonstrating market volatility.
Future trends to watch include the impact of technological advancements and digitalization on travel agency employment, changing travel preferences, and potential economic fluctuations in Europe. Environmental and sustainability initiatives may also shape the sector's growth and workforce distribution.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Travel Agency by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 62,680 | 2023 | +8.13% | +0.73% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 48,240 | 2023 | -1.23% | -1.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 40,350 | 2023 | -1.09% | -2.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 18,480 | 2023 | -1.41% | -1.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 16,210 | 2023 | +11.58% | +3.41% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 15,640 | 2023 | +0.98% | -0.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 12,250 | 2023 | +5.75% | +2.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 11,110 | 2023 | -1.99% | -3.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 9,270 | 2023 | +3.09% | +0.095% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 6,830 | 2023 | +1.52% | +1.98% | View data |
