2024-05-22 16:19:30
Greece is ranked fourth among the many high locations within the preferences of European vacationers in a survey by the European Journey Fee, which examines the temper for tourism between Could and October this yr. As well as, Greece ranks second after Spain within the locations anticipated to have essentially the most repeat guests this yr and in first place, along with Portugal and Croatia, within the locations attracting essentially the most new guests this yr.
In response to a broad rolling survey (“Monitoring Sentiment for Intra-European Journey”) of the European Journey Fee (ETC), in main European markets from which Greece attracts guests, the intention of Europeans to journey rose to 75%. That’s, it’s elevated by 3% in comparison with the corresponding interval final yr. The truth is, whereas 37% of respondents plan to take a single journey, 57% are getting ready for 2 or extra throughout this era.
Definitely, locations in Southern Europe are most popular by 43% of vacationers, with Italy and Spain topping the listing and France and Greece following in third and fourth place. It’s recalled that in the identical survey final yr, Greece was in fifth place. This collection displays Europeans’ need for Solar & Seaside journeys (20%) and Metropolis Breaks (16%), which emerged as the most well-liked vacation varieties for the approaching months.
Regardless of a powerful need to journey, 22% of Europeans are involved about escalating journey prices and 17% are nervous about private funds amid the present financial local weather. Moreover, geopolitical tensions such because the battle in Ukraine and unrest within the Center East heighten considerations, with 12% and 10% respectively expressing concern. Potential disruptions to air journey and transportation choices (10%), overcrowding (9%) and excessive climate (8%) are different main sources of concern.
However regardless of security considerations and monetary constraints, Europeans are displaying outstanding resilience in the case of journey this summer season. Enthusiasm for journey seems frequent throughout all over-25 demographics, reaching as excessive as 81% amongst extra mature vacationers (ages 55+). This dedication, mixed with the will to safe a vacation at a extra favorable value, results in early bookings. Some 52% of European vacationers (together with 56% of 18-24 yr olds) have already totally or partially booked their upcoming journeys.
The preferred journey size is 4 to 6 nights, most popular by 36% of respondents. That is adopted by seven to 9 nights (26%) and greater than ten nights (21%). Journey budgets remained secure in comparison with a yr in the past, with 42% of respondents planning to spend as much as €1,000 per particular person on their subsequent journey, masking each lodging and transport prices.
Amidst geopolitical tensions, excessive local weather occasions and financial uncertainties, prioritizing security has change into paramount in shaping vacationers’ choices. Security is the primary criterion when selecting a vacation spot (16%), adopted by nice climate (13%), alternatives and enticing gives (11%), pleasant native communities (9%) and decrease prices of life on the vacation spot (8%).
A big share of European vacationers put together for intra-regional journey throughout Could – June (34%) and July – August (44%). Moreover, 17% plan to journey in September and October. Leisure journey is on the rise, with 74% expressing a need to indulge – a 5% soar on final yr.
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