2023-09-30 11:03:00
A record summer has just ended for the tourism sector in Belgium and elsewhere. We found figures similar to those of 2019, and certain destinations have regained their pre-health crisis success. But while we were mainly talking about a return effect after the health crisis and that the financial crisis would end up calming the enthusiasm of the Belgians, it seems that this is not the case for the coming winter. At Sunweb, we are talking about an increase in reservations for winter holidays, skiing or sun. “We are seeing a 20% increase in bookings for the upcoming fall break compared to 2022. Last minute sales are particularly sought after. Many Walloons are choosing to give more meaning to their autumn holidays, because there are still excellent offers for Egypt and the Canary Islands (Gran Canaria and Lanzarote), among others,” indicates the tour operator.
Ryanair will cancel flights this winter to Charleroi
It must be said that the new (since last year) school calendar for Walloons allows them to go further and for longer. “The most popular destinations for Walloon holidaymakers for the autumn break are Egypt and the Canary Islands of Gran Canaria and Lanzarote. If we consider the average budget allocated to vacations, we see an increase compared to last year. Walloons spend on average 950 euros per person today, compared to 920 euros in 2022. Vacationers also choose to spend around eight days at their destination and preferably in a hotel with an all-inclusive package,” we further learn. .
Tour operator Vacansoleil on the verge of bankruptcy
And for the Christmas holidays and even the start of 2024, the trend is the same, whether for ski or sun holidays, as Tim van den Bergh, director of Sun&Beach holidays at Sunweb Group, explains . “We are seeing a doubling of reservations for certain destinations compared to 2022. Ski holidays are not to be outdone and are also experiencing a considerable increase of 120% compared to last year, with Les Arcs and La Toussuire at the top of the list. list of favorite destinations.”
These hidden fees that airlines charge you: this can triple the price of the plane ticket!
1696077302
#Winter #holidays #hit #reservations #compared #doubling #reservations #destinations