European travelers opt for early summer trips to beat crowds
Most Europeans planning to travel this summer will take a trip before the peak month of August
Rising travel costs due to inflation, the ongoing war in Ukraine and concerns about extreme weather conditions play a part in Europeans’ travel choices for spring and summer 2023, according to the latest data from the European Travel Commission (ETC).
Key takeaways
- About 72% of Europeans intend to travel between April and September this year;
- Leisure remains the primary reason for travel (69%), though the drop of 7% over 2022 suggests a potential slowdown in the post-pandemic ‘revenge’ travel;
- Business travel, in contrast, has recorded a 3% annual increase, now accounting for 8% of all intended trips.
Get the full story at ETC