The European Travel Commission (ETC) forecasts strong growth in Chinese tourism to Europe, citing improving economic conditions in China and increased travel demand. The ETC highlights that European destinations are well-positioned to attract Chinese visitors, with recovery trends expected to accelerate in 2026 .
European tourism is recovering post-COVID-19, with city tourism expected to resume positive growth. While the pandemic caused significant disruptions, recent data suggests a rebound in visitor numbers, particularly in urban destinations . However, earlier reports indicated that European city tourism was projected to return to positive growth as early as 2014, though this may reflect pre-pandemic trends .
Seychelles is actively expanding its tourism marketing efforts in Europe, aiming to attract more European visitors. The country’s tourism board is focusing on strategic partnerships and promotional campaigns to strengthen its presence in key European markets .