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Overnight stays trends in European destinations

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21 August 2024

Overnight stays trends in European destinations

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According to statistics, the number of nights EU travelers stayed in accommodation establishments in 2022 almost reached pre-pandemic levels.

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Albania

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

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Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU Institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local Authorities

Media / Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Trade Unions

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    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Coordinated information on travelling

    • Improving statistics and indicators

    • Innovative tourism services

  • Business activities

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

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According to Eurostat estimates, approximately 5.5 billion nights were spent by EU travelers in 2022 across various destinations. The majority of these nights (87%) were within the EU itself. Other destinations included America (3%), Asia (2%), and Africa (2%). Overall, 60% of the nights were spent domestically, while 40% were in foreign countries. The primary purpose of these trips was personal (94% of all purposes). Interestingly, when compared to the pre-pandemic period, the quantity of nights spent by travelers is nearly equal to the pre-COVID levels, indicating a gradual recovery and increased confidence in the industry.

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