Asia Pacific to See 813 Million International Travelers a Year by 2027
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International visitor arrivals, under PATA's medium scenario, to Asia Pacific are projected to reach 813 million by 2027.
The Pacific Asia Travel Association released the latest Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2025-2027, prepared in collaboration with the Hospitality and Tourism Research Centre of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The highlights include that international visitor arrivals, under the medium scenario, to Asia Pacific are projected to reach 813.7 million by 2027. There were 648.1 million arrivals in 2024. The association expects China to reclaim its position as the leading inbound destination in the region by 2027. Mongolia, Türkiye, Sri Lanka and Japan are projected to lead in recovery rates, surpassing their pre-pandemic visitor numbers. PATA believes the Asia Pacific tourism landscape will continue to be shaped by economic shifts, geopolitical factors and technological advancements. Currently, outbound travel growth is being driven by the rising middle class in India and Southeast Asia, along with increased adoption of di
