Tourism volumes down ~5% for 2024–25 season vs prior season

IAATO's 2024–25 season statistics (published following ATCM-47 in July 2025) showed a 5% reduction in visitors versus the 2023–24 season, which had been the highest post-pandemic year. The decline is attributed to operator capacity adjustments and economic factors rather than regulatory tightening. Seasonal employment for expedition staff reflects the underlying vessel-capacity.