Published on
November 22, 2025
By: Tuhin Sarkar
Türkiye joins Mexico, Spain, Thailand, Cyprus and Italy in a fierce global rush as these countries earn millions this October and welcome international tourists at record speed. As a result, Türkiye, Mexico, Spain, Thailand, Cyprus and Italy push their tourism economy higher, and these countries earn millions again through powerful demand. This October becomes a turning point because Türkiye rises fast while Mexico grows stronger. Spain expands quickly and Thailand reacts sharply. Cyprus gains boldly and Italy advances steadily. Travel and Tour World urges every reader to follow this story closely because the tourism economy is shifting right now.
October 2025 became one of the most dramatic months in global tourism. The numbers shocked the industry. Millions of travellers moved across borders. Many countries saw huge crowds. Some saw slowdowns. Some saw fast rises. Each country felt a different kind of pressure. Each nation fought to stay strong in the tourism race. This report explains the world tourism wave in October. It studies the data. It breaks down the real situation. It shows who won. It shows who struggled. It shows why October became the month every country watched closely.
The travel world turned into a battlefield. Türkiye stood at the front. Thailand struggled but stayed big. Nepal rose quietly. Greece turned October into summer again. Cyprus surprised experts. Spain stayed powerful. Italy kept its full-year strength. France held its place as a global giant. The numbers tell one story. The world is travelling again. But the world is travelling differently. October proved this truth.
This powerful report uses clear facts. It uses simple words. It uses true numbers. It helps every reader understand the global tourism wave. It shows how each country’s performance affects the world. It explains how millions of tourists choose where to go. It explains why some places grow. It explains why some fall. The world tourism map is changing fast. October 2025 shows how big that change is. This report tells the whole story. It gives a deep look. It gives an easy view. It gives the strongest analysis of this global tourism storm.
Türkiye’s October tourism wave shocks the region
Türkiye delivered a massive tourism punch in October 2025. The country welcomed 47.25 million foreign tourists in the first ten months, with October pushing a major surge of 5.7 million foreign arrivals. This rise showed a strong 4.3 percent jump from the same month last year. When Turks living abroad are added, the number climbs to a stunning 55.7 million visitors between January and October. Russia, Germany and the United Kingdom led the arrivals. The United States also posted a surprising rise of almost 10 percent. Istanbul and Antalya stood as two of the strongest tourism engines, shaping Türkiye’s October power.
Thailand faces a slowdown but still attracts millions
Thailand felt mixed results in October. The country recorded 2.57 million visitors during the month. This number was big but still showed a fall of 3.94 percent from last year. The year-to-date total stood at 26.68 million tourists. But this figure marked a 7.23 percent drop. Thailand’s market faced pressure from shifting travel patterns. But the country remains a giant. Even with the decline, millions still entered its borders. The challenge for Thailand now is to rebuild momentum and hold its place in global tourism. October showed both warning signs and hopes for growth.
Nepal’s quiet climb marks a new hope for Asia
Nepal recorded strong October energy with 128,443 international tourists entering the country. This number showed a growth of 3.3 percent from October last year. India stayed as the leading source market. Across the first ten months of 2025, Nepal recorded 943,716 tourists by air. The growth was small, but it mattered. Nepal remains a developing tourism market. Its rise is slow but steady. October became a key month because it showed that Nepal can grow even when other markets struggle. The country’s natural beauty and cultural pull helped it stay strong all month.
Greece turns October into a fifth month of summer
Greece shocked the world with its powerful October tourism performance. The country recorded 76.24 million passengers at airports in the first ten months. This number included both foreign and domestic travellers but showed massive demand. Heraklion Airport alone received 1.17 million passengers in October. This was a huge rise from last year. Experts now call October Greece’s “fifth month of summer.” The weather stayed good, the beaches stayed busy and the crowds stayed large. Greece is proving that it can stretch its tourism season longer than most rivals. October 2025 was one of its strongest proofs.
Cyprus delivers a surprise with a huge 17.1% rise
Cyprus delivered one of the most surprising tourism jumps. The country welcomed 537,744 tourists in October 2025. This number represented a huge increase of 17.1 percent from October 2024. For the January to October period, Cyprus recorded 4.14 million visitors. This strong growth shows how the island has become a top choice for autumn travellers. Cyprus proved that even smaller destinations can deliver big shocks in global tourism. Its beaches, calm weather and easy travel routes helped it shine. October stood as one of the most important months in its tourism push.
Spain stays a global giant with massive passenger numbers
Spain did not reveal full October figures, but its September data shows the scale of its tourism power. In September alone, Spain received 9.7 million international tourists. By the first nine months of 2025, Spain welcomed 76.4 million tourists. October is expected to follow the same strong pattern. Spain remains one of the strongest tourism nations on the planet. Even with some slowing growth, the country continues to attract huge crowds. Spain’s beaches, cities and food culture keep pulling travellers every month. October stands as another chapter in its tourism dominance.
Italy keeps its strength with a massive yearly target
Italy’s October data is limited, but the country’s full-year forecast paints a huge picture. Italy expects to reach 146.3 million arrivals in 2025. This number shows the scale of Italy’s tourism power. The country’s 2024 arrivals were already 68.5 million. Italy continues to grow. October is one of the key months in its tourism calendar. While exact numbers for the month are unclear, Italy’s influence remains strong. Cities like Rome, Venice and Florence continue to attract global travellers. The October wave likely contributed to its rising total.
France holds its crown as the world’s most visited nation
France faces gaps in October data, but overall numbers keep it at the top. France welcomed over 89.4 million international visitors, making it one of the most visited countries on Earth. October tends to be a strong month for France due to autumn travel. Paris draws millions with its art and culture. The French Riviera stays warm. The country’s tourism power stays unmatched. Even without exact October numbers, France continues to hold global dominance. Its tourism machine remains one of the strongest in the world.
October 2025 proved that global tourism is changing fast. Some countries rose. Some slowed down. But the world kept moving. Türkiye led with strong growth. Thailand dipped but stayed huge. Greece and Cyprus shocked experts. Spain, Italy and France showed their long-term power. Nepal rose in silence. October became a battle of numbers, strategy and momentum. This month showed the real face of global tourism. It was powerful. It was intense. It was global.
