Latvia's tourist numbers down in first half of 2026
Latvia experienced a 1% decrease in tourist overnight stays during the first half of 2026, contrasting with a 1.7% overall increase across the EU. While Ireland, Malta, and Slovakia saw significant growth, Cyprus and Romania recorded larger declines.
Why it matters
This data provides insights into the performance of the tourism sector in various European countries, which is crucial for economic planning and understanding regional travel trends.
In the first half of 2026, there were 1 321 million overnight stays in tourist accommodations across the EU, a 1.7% increase compared with the first 6 months of 2025 (1 299 million). At country level, Ireland (+14.6%), Malta (+9.9%) and Slovakia (+5.9%) had the highest increases in the share of overnight stays in tourism accommodation in the first 6 months of this year compared with the…
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