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Europeans plan to travel in early summer to avoid high prices and crowds

2023-04-18 09:20:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

 

Europeans plan to travel in early summer to avoid high prices and crowds
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The latest report of the European Travel Commission (ETC) has revealed that 72 percent of them intend to take a trip between April and September this year.

Data provided by ETC also shows that for 69 percent of tourists, leisure remains the main reason for travel, although the seven percent drop during 2022 marked a possible slowdown in travel. 

In this regard, the President of the European Travel Commission, Luís Araújo, said that despite financial concerns and high travel costs, Europeans remain "eager" to travel.

He also added that another encouraging thing is that a significant number of travelers choose off-peak summer travel to avoid overcrowding and peak prices.

"This positive trend supports the sustainable management of the destination by spreading tourist flows more evenly. We advise destinations and businesses to closely follow these trends to meet the needs of travelers, " said Araujo.

Based on the report, between April and May this year, nearly 30 percent of travelers said they intend to take a trip, which is an increase of six percent compared to last year.

Meanwhile, 40 percent of respondents consider traveling between June and October. On the other hand, only 23 percent plan to travel during August and September, which is a significant decrease of nine percent from 2022.

In terms of age group, a percentage of 74 percent of Europeans over 25 show a high enthusiasm for travel. Meanwhile, the 18 to 24 age group remains the most reluctant to plan a vacation. 

Further figures from the commission have revealed that for 23 percent of European travelers, rising travel costs due to inflation have remained a major concern, while for 17 percent of them, personal finances have been a problem.

 

 





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