Pulse by TourismIntel
Official tourism statistics, finally usable
OECD, Eurostat, UN Tourism, ISTAT and Banca d'Italia in one place — monthly frequency, an Italy deep dive down to province level, platform-economy coverage and clean country dashboards. Every number carries its source.
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Latest headline figures
Nights spent in EU tourist accommodation, year to date
1.80B▲ 1.9% YoY
Source: Eurostat — Nights spent at tourist accommodation, monthlyData as of 2026 YTD (through July 2026)
Most-visited destination: Spain — international arrivals
93.8M▲ 10.1% YoY
Source: UN Tourism via OWID — International tourist arrivalsData as of 2024
EU guest nights booked via Airbnb, Booking & Expedia
951.6M
Source: Eurostat — Guest nights booked via platforms (Airbnb, Booking, Expedia), experimentalData as of 2025experimental
International arrivals in Italy
74.0M▲ 8.9% YoY
Source: OECD — Inbound tourism (international arrivals)Data as of 2024
552,414 observations · 5 official sources · 200+ economies
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“How many international arrivals did Italy have in 2024?”
Italy recorded 73,951,291 international arrivals in 2024, up 8.9% year-on-year — 114% of the pre-pandemic 2019 level. In May 2026, nights spent in Italian tourist accommodation reached 46,513,268.
Source: OECD — Inbound tourism (international arrivals)Data as of 2024
Source: Eurostat — Nights spent at tourist accommodation, monthlyData as of May 2026
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