In a media release today, the European Travel Commission updated its survey of Sentiment for Domestic and Intra-European Travel.
Key findings:
- 66% of Europeans plan to travel in te next 6 months
- Destination preference has shifted away from domestic to intra-European, with 55% of survey respondents saying they plan to visit another European country.
- More than 50% said they are once again comfortable with the idea of air travel.
- For the first time since October 2020, planned travel dates are spread evenly over the next 6 months, which suggests a return of spontaneity in trip planning.
- Top destinations will be:
- Spain, Italy (tie)
- France
- Greece
- 18% said they plan to take a city break - a 2021 peak - most of 3 nights or fewer.
- Last-minute trip planning is on the increase: only 29% of those who said they plan to travel in October or November have fully booked their trip.
- Intended trip spend is down.
