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Europe Anticipates 6.2% Travel Growth Amid U.S. Decline

2/18/2026

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A survey by the European Travel Commission (ETC) projects arrivals to Europe to grow 6.2% in 2026, offsetting a slowdown in U.S. travelers, with Chinese arrivals up 28% and Indian arrivals up 9%.
U.S. traveler numbers are expected to grow 4.2% in 2026, while economic concerns and geopolitical instability reduce American interest.
Europe remains popular, with travel spending expected to rise 9.7% in 2025, driven by high-value experiences.

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Story summary

A survey by the European Travel Commission (ETC) projects arrivals to Europe to grow 6.2% in 2026, offsetting a slowdown in U.S. travelers, with Chinese arrivals up 28% and Indian arrivals up 9%.
U.S. traveler numbers are expected to grow 4.2% in 2026, while economic concerns and geopolitical instability reduce American interest.
Europe remains popular, with travel spending expected to rise 9.7% in 2025, driven by high-value experiences.