In 2024, tourist accommodation establishments across the EU recorded an estimated 2.99 billion nights, a 2% increase compared to the previous year. This represents a growth of 53.4 million nights year-over-year, reports Eurostat. 

The rise in tourism nights was primarily driven by international guests, whose stays increased by 58.7 million nights. In contrast, nights spent by domestic guests saw a slight decline of 5.3 million. The overall distribution of EU tourism nights in 2024 was relatively balanced, with 48% attributed to international guests and 52% to domestic visitors.

This data is based on early estimates released by Eurostat, providing insights into tourism trends for 2024. For a comprehensive analysis, Eurostat’s detailed Statistics Explained article on nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments offers further findings.

Accommodation Trends

Among types of accommodations, hotels and similar establishments dominated the market, accounting for 1.9 billion nights (63% of the total). Holiday dwellings and other short-stay accommodations followed with 711 million nights (24%), while campsites contributed 396 million nights (13%).

Country-Specific Growth

Compared to 2023, nearly all EU countries reported an increase in the number of nights spent in tourist accommodations in 2024. The most significant growth was observed in Luxembourg (+22%), Malta (+13%), and Latvia (+7%).

However, slight declines were noted in France and Belgium, both experiencing a 1% drop. Meanwhile, figures remained stable in Sweden, Finland, and Italy.

This positive trend underscores the resilience and growth of the EU's tourism sector, driven by a strong recovery in international travel and diverse accommodation options.