Chinese and Indian tourists are expected to boost Europe's travel market this year, offsetting a slowdown in US travelers, according to a survey by the European Travel Commission published on Wednesday. International arrivals to Europe are set to rise by 6.2 percent. This marks the first sign of declining growth in American travel to Europe since the post-pandemic boom. This slowdown is caused by a strong US dollar and economic challenges in North America. A previous study by the European Travel Commission showed Americans plan fewer trips to Europe in 2026 compared to 2025, influenced by economic worries and geopolitical instability. The survey forecasts Chinese arrivals to Europe will jump 28 percent, and Indian arrivals will increase by 9 percent. In contrast, travelers from the Americas are expected to grow by only 4.2 percent. Aviation data from Cirium shows that bookings from Europe to the US dropped 14.2 percent between October 7 and January end year-on-year. Bookings from the US to Europe also slid 7.3 percent. Despite fewer American tourists, Europe is still gaining from long-haul travelers who spend more on premium experiences. Miguel Sanz, head of the European Travel Commission, said, "Europe continues to stand out as a reliable destination, well-positioned to respond to evolving demand for more flexible travel and experience-led journeys." Travel spending in Europe is forecast to rise by 9.7 percent in 2025. This matches reports by major airlines like Lufthansa and Air France-KLM, which have seen steady growth in premium bookings while economy class bookings for transatlantic flights decline. Air France-KLM is releasing its full-year 2025 results on Thursday.