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Preferred European countries for the next trip among European travelers as of March 2026

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Release date

April 2026

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Region

Europe

Survey time period

March 4 to 20, 2026

Number of respondents

4,714 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

The survey question was phrased by the source as follows: "To which country(ies) do you plan to travel next?".

The findings are based on data collected in March 2026 from respondents in 10 key European markets, focusing on their travel plans for the period April to September 2026.

Respondents were from the following countries: Germany, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, Poland, and Austria.

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