Flanders attracted nearly 15 million tourists in 2024, marking a 3 per cent increase from the previous year, according to figures from Visit Flanders. The rise was largely driven by international visitors, whose numbers grew by nearly 5 per cent.
Coastal areas, where domestic tourists make up the majority, remained popular (+2 per cent). Meanwhile, historic cities such as Antwerp, Bruges, and Ghent saw two-thirds of their visitors come from abroad.
Overnight stays in Flanders also saw a slight increase, reaching 35.6 million. Tourists stayed an average of 2.4 nights. The Netherlands, France, and Germany remained the top source countries, while the number of American visitors rose by 11 per cent. Chinese tourism is also rebounding:…
