According to Eurobound, the custom European travel company that sells trips exclusively through travel advisors, a few new trends amongst its latest bookings could point towards a more positive outlook on travel to the region this year.
The travel company has noticed that its booking windows are getting longer than they were last year, with some booking as far out as next winter. Though they have received some last-minute bookings, a rise in both could point towards confidence in traveling to Europe.
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Travelers are spending about twenty percent more on land packages compared to pre-pandemic levels; with a growth in disposable income from travelers eating out and traveling less than before, many have been able to save up to purchase luxury accommodations or experiences. The trend has been going on for a while and experts expect it to continue into the future.
A few travelers are taking a wait-and-see approach, but most are going ahead with their plans, says the president of Eurobound. A Vaccination Pass is required to enter restaurants, museums, trains and other venues in France, and I think people may be a little more comfortable knowing that.
European countries are not easy for Americans to enter. Spain is the latest European country to tighten COVID-19 protocols this month alone, requiring travelers entering the country to have a booster shot in addition to their previous full vaccination status. The U.K. is said to be going to lift all testing requirements for travelers who are fully vaccine-free, but it will tighten its requirements as soon as possible.
It is a good sign that travelers are gaining more confidence to travel internationally.
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