Positive summer tourism predictions

  • 17 February, 22

Report from the European Travel Commission (ETC)notes that “fragmented policies across Europe regarding the validity period of the EU COVID Digital certificate for national use also undermined its role as a tool to facilitate travel ”. Furthermore, a growing number of Europeans believe that strict health protocols at destinations “have a direct negative effect on their travel experiences”.

As a result, Europeans are shying away from making concrete plans and bookings, estimating that “hesitation about when to travel has increased from 11% in September 2021 to 21% in December. Already 36% of travellers plan to go on holiday in May or June 2022, but only 17% have already fully booked their next trip.

However, ETC notes that more than half (61%) of Europeans remain optimistic about travelling by June 2022, demonstrating “continued resilience despite the disruption caused by Omicron”. Intra-European travel remains the preferred choice for 50% of travellers.

Cre: Portugalnews

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