Tourism is increasing over prepandemic levels, overwhelming popular destinations

“Portugal’s Travel & Tourism Sector Enters Golden Era.” “Travel & Tourism in Poland Set to Surpass Economic Records.” “France Set to Maintain Unmatched 2024 Growth in Travel & Tourism.” The World Travel and Tourism Council’s news and press release page is chock full of articles highlighting one fact: the world’s most visited destinations are overwhelmed with tourists, and the postpandemic tourism boom doesn’t seem to be slowing down.

Global travel was already swelling in 2024...