Europeans Seek City Breaks and Culture & Heritage Trips

Three quarters of Europeans (76%) intend to travel between October 2026 and March 2027, up 3% compared to the same period last year, according to the latest “Monitoring Sentiment for Intra-European Travel” report (Wave 26) by the European Travel Commission (ETC). Poland records the strongest intention (87%), representing a 5% increase, followed by Spain (82%), and Germany and the Netherlands, which both stand at 79%. Travel appetite extends across age groups. Travellers aged 35-44 lead with 79%, ahead of those aged 45-54 and 55+ (both 76%). Travellers aged 18-24 record the largest year-on-year increase in travel intentions, surging 10%. Southern Europe remains by far the most popular destination region (53%), followed by Western Europe (23%), which is seeing a 5% increase in interest.