David Goodger leads Oxford Economics’ work in tourism forecasting and economic impact analysis sector as Managing Director for Tourism Economics in Europe and the Middle East.

He manages the team in forecasting global tourism flows for 185 countries and over 300 cities, having developed the core models, and he now regularly presents the outlook and risks at industry events. Forecasts are based on economic drivers and in reaction to major geopolitical events as well as the positive impacts of major sporting or business events. Recent analysis has focussed on the renewed importance of tourism growth in recovery from the pandemic and the evolution of tourism demand within wider consumer spending.

David was educated at the University of Bristol, England, where he gained a degree in Economics with Statistics; and at the London School of Economics and Political Science, England, where he graduated with an MSc in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.