Europe Captures One-Third of Global Leisure Travel Spending

New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council shows global leisure travel spending hit $6.15 trillion in 2025. Europe captured about $2 trillion of that total—roughly $1 in every $3 spent on leisure travel worldwide. The report highlights Southern Europe as a major driver, with strong performance across destinations such as France, Spain, Italy, and Türkiye. Growth is also expected to continue into 2026, with Europe forecast to expand faster than the global average.