Europe woos Asian tourists as American travel growth slows
Arrivals in Europe will rise 6.2 percent this year. Surging Chinese and Indian visitor numbers are expected to offset slower growth in travel from the U.S.
Insights:
The European Travel Commission published a survey on February 17, 2026, projecting a 6.2% increase in international arrivals to Europe. This growth is expected to be fueled by a significant 28% rise in arrivals from China 
CN and a 9% increase from India 
IN, while traveler numbers from the United States 
US and the wider Americas are seen growing by a more moderate 4.2%.
CN and a 9% increase from India IN, while traveler numbers from the United States US and the wider Americas are seen growing by a more moderate 4.2%.
