In concrete terms, the expected carbon footprint of the 2024 Olympics is 1.6 Mt CO₂ eq for 13 to 16 million visitors, or around 100 to 125 kg CO₂ eq per person. This is relatively small compared with the average annual carbon footprint of a European person.

Pretty much every barometer of travel intent is up for the summer travel season. Inflation and unemployment are low, and consumer sentiment and curiosity are high, fueling an unprecedented interest in travel during the summer of 2024.