El crecimiento mundial del sector turístico ha entrado en terreno negativo por primera vez este año

Key Points

• The Skift Travel Health Index dropped below 100 for the first time in 2026, signaling a slowdown in global travel growth.
• Europe saw a 4% year-on-year decline in travel demand, mainly due to weaker long-haul interest and affordability concerns.
• Asia-Pacific, particularly Japan, outperformed other regions, while Europe is seeing more visitors from Asia to offset fewer Americans.

Summary

Global travel momentum has slowed, with the Skift Travel Health Index falling below 100 in April 2026 for the first time this year, indicating a 1% decline. Geopolitical tensions, rising costs, and shifting traveler behaviors are causing regional disparities: while Asia-Pacific, especially Japan, is seeing robust growth, Europe is experiencing a 4% year-on-year drop in demand, particularly from long-haul U.S. travelers. European destinations are increasingly relying on visitors from Asia, who have different spending habits, signaling a shift in the financial landscape of the continent's tourism industry.