Much has been written about changes in traveler habits post-pandemic, but if one thing hasn’t changed, it’s this: Spain and especially Majorcacontinues to be a summer classic for luxury-seeking Germans. Spanish destinations second place Among the top-class German travelers’ preferences, Mallorca “especially” stands out. for the high density of luxury hotels.
However, just like three years ago, the most popular destination for German luxury tourists is still their home country, down 14% from summer 2019, while Mallorca and the rest of the Spanish towns are up 4 percent. Dertour Travel Barometer by DER Touristiksecond German tour operator.
The diversity that German tourists find in the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands and the peninsula attracts repeat destination luxury travelers. Although hotels in the luxury segment in Germany – “small and very luxurious” – are the most sought after. In the third place is Greece, a country that has risen three places in the preferences of the high-end segment with an “incredible growth” of 109%. Losing German luxury passengers, Italy and the United Arab Emirates are closing the five most popular destinations.
Plus, luxury travelers will spend an average of 44% more on vacation this summer than before the pandemic.
The DER Touristik barometer also confirms industry highlights after two years of suppressed travel desire due to the health crisis: The German market spends 51% more during their hotel stay, half of them prefer four-star hotels, one-fifth (21%) prefer five-star hotels.
On the other hand, the DER Touristik report shows a 21% increase in all-inclusive hiring this summer compared to 11% in 2019, while half-board hirings decreased.
‘Work’ Work and holidays in winter to save on heating
‘WORKKATINO: WORK AND HOLIDAYS TO SAVING HEATING IN WINTER
The Canary Islands not only stand out as a place that combines vacation and work, but also study. Mallorca was added to the Atlantic islands in second place. DER Tourism report, Portugal will add Turkey, Tunisia, Egypt and Thailand to its list of the most popular long-stay destinations for Germans next winter. In order to save on heating costs and protect from the cold, journeys will be longer in hotels and apartments that keep up with the times. study. The German tour operator offers discounts to its customers who stay on the island for a long time.