Price, energy and global situation dictate travel trends

Price, energy and global situation dictate travel trends

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Europe rather than long-haul travel – one of the travel trends for summer 2026. This also means that short breaks are booming. / © a&o Hostels

Europeans' travel behaviour this summer is characterised by a subdued sense of optimism. Eleven percent of those surveyed are even staying at home altogether. That said, short breaks are booming and many a travel dream is still coming true.

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