The findings of a recent survey conducted by IPK International show a renewed increase in people’s travel intentions.

Currently, 80 per cent of respondents worldwide are planning international trips over the next 12 months. Sun and beach holidays are in demand, but also city breaks and holidays close to nature.

Europeans’ preferred destinations are their common favourites: Spain, Italy and Germany. Although more and more people want to travel, the latest findings continue to reflect worries regarding the pandemic. There is also criticism on travel conditions of recent months.

Outbound travel intentions at highest level since beginning of pandemic

Interest in traveling abroad has increased significantly since the beginning of the year and with the availability of a vaccine. 80 per cent of respondents worldwide are now planning to travel again, although their travel intention varies from continent to continent.

Europeans' intentions to travel abroad are now almost 90 per cent of the pre-Corona level, while Americans' are around 70 per cent and Asians' over 60 per cent – but with a strong upward trend in recent months.

Popular destinations in 2022

Europeans clearly prefer destinations on their own continent for the upcoming travel season, with Spain ranks first, followed by Italy and Germany, as well as France and Greece.

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