PARIS, 04 Sept. - (ANA) - International tourist arrivals in OECD countries rose by 3.4% in 2025 to reach a record 847 million. 

 

Yet geopolitical tensions, shifting traveller behaviour and extreme weather are putting new pressures on the sector, which needs to adapt. This report covers 53 OECD and partner countries and provides insights on enhancing the social benefits of tourism and adapting to extreme weather-related events.

 

The 2026 edition of OECD Tourism Trends and Policies analyses tourism performance and policy developments across 53 OECD and partner countries. It explores how governments are adapting policy action to strengthen resilience and deliver more balanced economic, social, and environmental outcomes in an uncertain and changing landscape. 

 

The report emphasises the need for flexible, co-ordinated policy approaches to put tourism on a more sustainable, resilient and competitive path, and presents data and evidence on the scale, structure and significance of the tourism economy. Tourism policy priorities and reforms are analysed, and examples of country practices highlighted. 

 

Thematic chapters provide insights on enhancing the social benefits of tourism and strengthening the sector’s capacity to adapt to extreme weather-related events.   - (ANA) -

 

To download the report, visit: https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-tourism-trends-and-policies-2026_3fd3cd75-en/full-report.html

 

 

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