1、MONITORING SENTIMENT FOR DOMESTIC AND INTRA-EUROPEAN TRAVELTravel horizon:October 2023 March 202421The data collection and research methodology are detailed in the methodological annex(slide 43)This report monitors sentiment and short-term plans for domestic and intra-European travel and is the 17th

2、 wave of a market research project1 which began in September 2020.Results are based on data collected in September 2023 from Europeans in 10 high-volume source markets.68%of Europeans plan to travel between October 2023 and March 2024,representing a 3%decreasecompared to a year ago.The desire to tra

3、vel is strongest among Europeans aged over 35(71%)andcomparatively lower(61%)among the 18-34-year-olds.38%of Europeans plan to travel during the autumn months(October-November),and another 32%duringthe Christmas period(December-January).Visiting a neighbouring country is the leading choice for 32%of

4、 travellers,followed by visiting a non-neighbouring European country(28%).Intentions for leisure trips(69%)slightly decrease compared to a year ago(72%),while the share oftravellers planning a business trip rises to 8%(+3%compared to the same period in 2022).With summer behind,Sun&Beach trips give w

5、ay to City Breaks(19%),Culture&Heritage(17%),andNature&Outdoor(14%)trips as the leading choice for the colder months.WAVE 17 RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTSEuropeans still want to travel,but less than a year ago leisure trips are slightly down while business trips have increased 3WAVE 17 RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTSUse

6、of greener transport options rises to an all-time highHalf of Europeans will fly to their next travel destination.At the same time,the use of train or bus servicesfor travelling rises to the highest-recorded level(17%,up by 5%compared to a year ago),serving as agreener alternative to driving(25%,dow