EU hospitality is back on a high footing with hotel occupancy averaging 72.3%, and the split across cities is striking, from Santorini at 92% to cities that still lag well behind. Beyond how full rooms are, the sector also employs 12.5 million people and drives €1.2 trillion in revenue, while cutting CO2 per guest night by 12%. Take a closer look at how each country and destination stacks up on demand, jobs, money, and sustainability pressures.
Key Takeaways
- EU hotel occupancy rate averaged 72.3% in 2023, up from 62.1% in 2022
- Germany's hotels achieved 74.5% occupancy in 2023, Berlin at 82%
- France's national average was 71.8% in 2023, Paris 85.2%
- The EU hospitality sector employed 12.5 million people in 2023, representing 5.6% of total EU employment
- Germany's hospitality workforce numbered 2.8 million in 2023, with 45% part-time roles
- France employed 2.1 million in hospitality in 2023, Paris region 35%
- In 2023, the EU hospitality industry generated a total revenue of €1.2 trillion, accounting for 9.5% of the EU's total GDP
- Germany's hospitality sector revenue reached €92.5 billion in 2023, up 12.4% from 2022, driven by post-pandemic recovery
- France's hospitality industry contributed €185 billion to GDP in 2023, representing 7.8% of national GDP with strong performance in Paris
- EU hospitality sector reduced CO2 emissions by 12% per guest night in 2023 vs 2019
- 65% of EU hotels adopted energy-efficient lighting by 2023, saving 18% on bills
- Germany's hospitality zero-waste initiatives covered 42% of establishments in 2023
- EU welcomed 747 million international tourist arrivals in 2023, hospitality sector absorbing 95%
- Germany saw 41.5 million arrivals in 2023, up 15% YoY
- France recorded 100.2 million visitors in 2023, Paris 32 million
In 2023, EU hotels rebounded with 72.3% occupancy, strong revenues, and growing sustainability efforts.
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Accommodation Statistics
1EU hotel occupancy rate averaged 72.3% in 2023, up from 62.1% in 2022
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2Germany's hotels achieved 74.5% occupancy in 2023, Berlin at 82%
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3France's national average was 71.8% in 2023, Paris 85.2%
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4Italy hotels averaged 68.4% occupancy in 2023, Rome 79%
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5Spain reached 76.2% average in 2023, Barcelona 84%
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6Netherlands hotels at 73.1% in 2023, Rotterdam 78%
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7Austria's occupancy was 75.6% in 2023, Vienna 80.4%
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8Belgium averaged 69.7% in 2023, Bruges 82%
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9Sweden hotels 70.2% in 2023, Gothenburg 76%
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10Portugal's average 74.8% in 2023, Porto 81%
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11Greece achieved 78.5% in 2023, Santorini 92%
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12Denmark 72.9% average in 2023, Aarhus 77%
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13Finland hotels 68.7% in 2023, Helsinki 75%
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14Ireland's occupancy rose to 73.4% in 2023, Cork 79%
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15Czech Republic averaged 71.2% in 2023, Karlovy Vary 85%
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16Hungary hotels 70.8% in 2023, Balaton 83%
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17Poland reached 69.5% average in 2023, Krakow 81%
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18Romania's occupancy 67.3% in 2023, Transylvania 78%
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19Bulgaria averaged 72.1% in 2023, Sunny Beach 90%
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20Croatia hotels 77.4% in 2023, Hvar 94%
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21Slovenia 73.6% average in 2023, Bled 88%
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22Slovakia reached 69.9% in 2023, Poprad 82%
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23Lithuania hotels 68.4% in 2023, Palanga 85%
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24Latvia averaged 70.1% in 2023, Jurmala 87%
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25Estonia's occupancy 71.5% in 2023, Parnu 89%
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26Cyprus hotels 79.2% in 2023, Ayia Napa 95%
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27Malta averaged 82.3% in 2023, Gozo 76%
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28Luxembourg hotels 74.1% in 2023, business travel 60%
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Accommodation Statistics Interpretation
Europe's hotels have finally left the 'we have a vacancy' light off, with capitals and coastal hotspots proving that while people will stay anywhere, they'd much rather be where the action—or the beach—is.
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Employment and Labor
1The EU hospitality sector employed 12.5 million people in 2023, representing 5.6% of total EU employment
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2Germany's hospitality workforce numbered 2.8 million in 2023, with 45% part-time roles
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3France employed 2.1 million in hospitality in 2023, Paris region 35%
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4Italy's sector had 1.9 million jobs in 2023, seasonal workers 60%
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5Spain's hospitality employment reached 2.4 million in 2023, Balearics 20%
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6Netherlands employed 650,000 in 2023, Amsterdam 25%
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7Austria's workforce was 450,000 in 2023, Tyrol 28%
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8Belgium had 380,000 hospitality jobs in 2023, Brussels 22%
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9Sweden employed 320,000 in 2023, Stockholm 30%
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10Portugal's sector jobs totaled 420,000 in 2023, Lisbon 18%
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11Greece had 500,000 employees in 2023, Crete 25%
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12Denmark employed 210,000 in 2023, Copenhagen 40%
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13Finland's workforce was 190,000 in 2023, Lapland seasonal 35%
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14Ireland recorded 280,000 jobs in 2023, Dublin 38%
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15Czech Republic employed 260,000 in 2023, Prague 32%
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16Hungary had 240,000 hospitality workers in 2023, Budapest 45%
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17Poland's employment reached 1.1 million in 2023, Warsaw 15%
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18Romania employed 320,000 in 2023, Bucharest 20%
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19Bulgaria had 250,000 jobs in 2023, Varna coast 30%
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20Croatia employed 190,000 in 2023, Split 25%
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21Slovenia's workforce was 65,000 in 2023, Ljubljana 28%
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22Slovakia had 110,000 jobs in 2023, Bratislava 35%
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23Lithuania employed 85,000 in 2023, Vilnius 40%
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24Latvia recorded 70,000 hospitality jobs in 2023, Riga 50%
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25Estonia had 55,000 employees in 2023, Tallinn 55%
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26Cyprus employed 75,000 in 2023, Paphos 22%
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27Malta's sector jobs totaled 42,000 in 2023, 12% of workforce
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28Luxembourg employed 28,000 in 2023, high-skill roles 60%
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Employment and Labor Interpretation
While the European hospitality industry serves as a crucial economic engine employing one in twenty workers, its heartbeat is distinctly local, pulsing strongly with part-time hours in Berlin, seasonal waves in Rome, and the concentrated buzz of capitals and coastlines from Riga to Crete.
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Revenue and Market Size
1In 2023, the EU hospitality industry generated a total revenue of €1.2 trillion, accounting for 9.5% of the EU's total GDP
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2Germany's hospitality sector revenue reached €92.5 billion in 2023, up 12.4% from 2022, driven by post-pandemic recovery
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3France's hospitality industry contributed €185 billion to GDP in 2023, representing 7.8% of national GDP with strong performance in Paris
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4Italy's hotel and restaurant sector revenue grew by 15.2% YoY to €110 billion in 2023
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5Spain's hospitality market size was valued at €140 billion in 2023, fueled by 85 million international tourists
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6The EU-27 hospitality turnover increased by 18.7% in 2023 compared to 2022, reaching €1.15 trillion
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7Netherlands hospitality revenue hit €35.6 billion in 2023, with Amsterdam contributing 28%
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8Austria's sector generated €28.4 billion in 2023, up 10.1% due to ski tourism recovery
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9Belgium's hospitality industry revenue was €22.1 billion in 2023, growing 9.8% YoY
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10Sweden saw €19.7 billion in hospitality revenue in 2023, with 14% growth from domestic tourism
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11Portugal's market reached €25.3 billion in 2023, boosted by Algarve region at €8.2 billion
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12Greece hospitality revenue climbed to €18.9 billion in 2023, 22% increase from islands tourism
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13Denmark's sector revenue was €14.2 billion in 2023, with Copenhagen at 35% share
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14Finland recorded €12.8 billion in 2023, up 11.5% on northern lights tourism
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15Ireland's hospitality turnover hit €11.5 billion in 2023, driven by Dublin's 40% occupancy surge
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16Czech Republic's revenue was €10.9 billion in 2023, Prague contributing €4.1 billion
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17Hungary saw €9.7 billion in 2023, up 13% from Budapest thermal spas
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18Poland's hospitality market grew to €28.6 billion in 2023, Warsaw at €6.3 billion
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19Romania recorded €8.4 billion in 2023, Black Sea coast 25% of total
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20Bulgaria's sector revenue was €7.2 billion in 2023, up 20% on Black Sea resorts
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21Croatia hit €10.1 billion in 2023, Dubrovnik 18% share
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22Slovenia's revenue reached €3.8 billion in 2023, Lake Bled key driver
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23Slovakia saw €4.2 billion in 2023, High Tatras contributing 22%
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24Lithuania's market was €2.9 billion in 2023, Vilnius 30%
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25Latvia recorded €2.5 billion in 2023, Riga old town boost
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26Estonia's hospitality revenue €2.1 billion in 2023, Tallinn 45%
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27Cyprus hit €3.4 billion in 2023, up 16% on beach tourism
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28Malta's sector revenue €2.7 billion in 2023, Valletta hub
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29Luxembourg recorded €1.8 billion in 2023, conference tourism 40%
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30EU hospitality market projected to grow at 6.2% CAGR from 2024-2028 to €1.6 trillion
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Revenue and Market Size Interpretation
Europe’s hospitality industry isn't just recovering—it’s throwing a trillion-euro party where everyone from Parisian waiters to Baltic hoteliers is cashing in, proving that sun, ski slopes, and a good espresso remain recession-proof currencies.
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Sustainability and Future Trends
1EU hospitality sector reduced CO2 emissions by 12% per guest night in 2023 vs 2019
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265% of EU hotels adopted energy-efficient lighting by 2023, saving 18% on bills
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3Germany's hospitality zero-waste initiatives covered 42% of establishments in 2023
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4France mandated 30% plant-based menus in public hospitality by 2026, 15% achieved in 2023
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5Italy's agritourism sustainable farms grew 22% to 25,000 in 2023
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6Spain's coastal hotels installed solar panels in 55% by 2023, generating 25% energy
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7Netherlands 78% of hotels water-saving certified in 2023, reducing usage 20%
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8Austria alpine hotels 60% carbon-neutral certified in 2023
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9Belgium's sector recycled 82% waste in 2023, Brussels leading at 89%
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10Sweden's eco-labeled hotels reached 70% in 2023, Nordic Swan label
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11Portugal invested €150 million in green hospitality retrofits in 2023
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12Greece islands 50% plastic-free by 2023, reducing 30% marine pollution
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13Denmark's hotels 85% using renewable energy in 2023
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14Finland's Lapland tourism 40% electric vehicles in fleets by 2023
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15Ireland planted 1.2 million trees via hospitality green funds in 2023
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16Czech spas 55% geothermal energy use in 2023
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17Hungary's thermal baths 65% sustainable water management in 2023
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18Poland's Baltic resorts 45% blue flag beaches in 2023
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19Romania's Danube delta eco-lodges grew 18% in 2023
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20Bulgaria's 35% hotels EU Ecolabel certified in 2023
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21Croatia's yacht marinas 70% green certified in 2023
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22Slovenia's farms-to-table programs in 60% restaurants 2023
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23Slovakia's Tatra eco-hotels 50% in 2023
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24Lithuania's Curonian Spit 80% sustainable tourism practices 2023
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25Latvia's Gauja park glamping 25% growth sustainably 2023
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26Estonia's Saaremaa 55% renewable-powered accommodations 2023
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27Cyprus beaches 40% blue flag awarded in 2023
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28Malta's heritage sites 75% low-impact tourism in 2023
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29Luxembourg's vineyards 90% organic conversion by 2023
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Sustainability and Future Trends Interpretation
While some might see these stats as a hoteliers' greenwashing checklist, Europe is quietly and pragmatically transforming its hospitality sector, proving that good business and environmental stewardship are not just compatible but essential for its future.
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Visitor Numbers and Tourism
1EU welcomed 747 million international tourist arrivals in 2023, hospitality sector absorbing 95%
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2Germany saw 41.5 million arrivals in 2023, up 15% YoY
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3France recorded 100.2 million visitors in 2023, Paris 32 million
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4Italy hosted 57.2 million tourists in 2023, Venice 18 million
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5Spain attracted 85.1 million in 2023, Madrid 10 million
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6Netherlands had 20.4 million arrivals in 2023, Keukenhof boost
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7Austria welcomed 32.6 million in 2023, Salzburg 8 million
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8Belgium saw 9.8 million tourists in 2023, Antwerp 3.2 million
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9Sweden recorded 15.7 million in 2023, Lapland 2.5 million
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10Portugal hosted 26.3 million visitors in 2023, Madeira 1.8 million
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11Greece attracted 33.1 million in 2023, Athens 6.5 million
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12Denmark had 12.9 million arrivals in 2023, Odense 1.2 million
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13Finland saw 4.8 million tourists in 2023, Rovaniemi 2.1 million
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14Ireland welcomed 11.3 million in 2023, Galway 1.9 million
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15Czech Republic hosted 13.4 million in 2023, Cesky Krumlov 1.5 million
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16Hungary saw 11.7 million visitors in 2023, Eger 1.1 million
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17Poland recorded 21.5 million in 2023, Gdansk 4.2 million
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18Romania attracted 7.6 million tourists in 2023, Sibiu 0.8 million
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19Bulgaria hosted 9.3 million in 2023, Plovdiv 1.3 million
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20Croatia saw 20.8 million arrivals in 2023, Zadar 3.4 million
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21Slovenia welcomed 5.2 million in 2023, Piran 0.6 million
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22Slovakia hosted 4.1 million tourists in 2023, Spisska Nova Ves 0.4 million
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23Lithuania saw 2.3 million in 2023, Klaipeda 0.5 million
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24Latvia recorded 2.1 million arrivals in 2023, Sigulda 0.3 million
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25Estonia attracted 3.6 million in 2023, Tartu 0.7 million
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26Cyprus hosted 4.2 million tourists in 2023, Limassol 1.1 million
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27Malta saw 3.1 million arrivals in 2023, Mdina 0.4 million
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28Luxembourg welcomed 1.9 million in 2023, Vianden 0.2 million
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Visitor Numbers and Tourism Interpretation
Europe's hospitality sector continues to be the continent's most resilient and gracious host, single-handedly absorbing the logistical equivalent of its entire population being tourists, while iconic cities from Paris to Plovdiv prove that no matter how crowded it gets, the welcome mat is always out.
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