The Mediterranean is full of international tourists

Finally, a beautiful summer. After two lean years due to Covid-19, the Mediterranean rim regains all its tourist appeal. Despite rising prices – especially in the air – holidaymakers are once again favoring their favorite pre-crisis destinations: Greece, Spain, Italy, but also Turkey and Tunisia. All had an urgent need to revive, given the weight of tourism in their economy. They blow. Severely tested after months at a standstill, professionals (hoteliers, restaurateurs, excursionists, etc.) are themselves surprised by such influx. They no longer complain about the lack of demand. Rather, they struggle to meet them under good conditions, due to a shortage of labour.

“It’s the summer of the relaunch of all tourist destinations in Southern Europe, observes Olivier Ponti, vice-president of ForwardKeys, an analysis company specializing in air traffic. In July and August, air arrivals recover…