European Travel Trends Shift Amid Climate and Economic Concerns

PATA and European Travel Commission Partner to Advance Travel and Tourism

Istanbul, Turkiye, April 30, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce a new organizational partnership with the European Travel Commission (ETC), a non-profit organization committed to supporting the sustainable development of Europe as a tourism destination. The partnership was publicly recognised on stage during the PATA Annual Summit 2025 (PAS 2025) on Wednesday, April 23, following a fireside cha…

European Travel Trends Shift Amid Climate and Economic Concerns

European Travel Trends Shift Amid Climate and Economic ConcernsThe European Travel Commission’s (ETC) recent survey reveals a nuanced shift in travel intentions among Europeans for the spring and summer of 2025. While 72% of Europeans plan to travel by September—a 3% decrease from the previous year—there’s a notable change in destination preferences and travel behaviors. ​ Interest in Southern and Mediterranean Europe remains […] The post Europe…

European travel intentions slide, but travellers plan longer stays and are spending more

A recently published analysis from CAPA - Centre for Aviation noted that in an update of its World Economic Outlook, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its global growth forecasts. The US and Europe are forecast to have weaker GDP growth than any other major world region, which is likely to mean weakening demand for North Atlantic air traffic. Indeed, there was a 17% year-on-year fall in visitors by air from Western Europe to the US i…