Terrorism's impact on the travel industry in Europe - Statistics & Facts
The threat of terrorism is a somber factor the global travel industry is forced to face. In Europe in recent years, terrorist attacks, and the considerable media coverage they have received, have subsequently had an influence on travelers’ behavior. For most Europeans the impact on holiday travel seems relatively small, with only five percent of holiday makers in the European Union claiming to have changed their plans following terrorist attacks or threats in 2015. In Italy, younger generations tend to be influenced more than older generations in their holiday choices, while in Spain residents were more likely to avoid planning summer holidays to Turkey and Egypt in 2016 due to the fear of terrorism.
