Over 13 million people in the European Union were engaged in tourism-related economic activities in 2017; nearly 8 million worked in the food and beverage industry, and 2 million in transport, according to data published by the European Statistical Office, Eurostat.
In the three industries that depend almost entirely on tourism (accommodation, travel agencies/tour operators, and air transport), 3.6 million people are employed.
Source: Profit
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people worked in EU tourism in 2017?
Over 13 million people were engaged in tourism-related economic activities across the European Union in 2017.
What are the main economic sectors related to tourism?
The main sectors include food and beverage services (8 million employees), transport (2 million), and accommodation services.
How many employees are in industries strictly dependent on tourism?
Approximately 3.6 million people are employed in the accommodation, travel agency/tour operator, and air transport sectors.