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ANNUAL REPORT Indicators show that Africa experienced a 12% increase in tourist numbers in 2021 compared to 2020, although this number is still 74% lower than in 2019. The number of tourists in the Middle East decreased by 24% compared to 2020 and 79% compared to 2019. In the Asia-Pacific, the number of tourists fell 65% below 2020 levels; as many destinations remained closed to non-essential travel. Globally + 4% compared to 2020 -72% compared to 2019 Europe Asia-Pacific Middle East Americas Africa +19% compared to 2020 -63% compared to 2019 -65% compared to 2020 -94% compared to 2019 -24% compared to 2020 -79% compared to 2019 +17% compared to 2020 -63% compared to 2019 +12% compared to 2020 -74% compared to 2019 23