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New index points to strong intention to travel in the summer

03 July 2026

The new Holiday Planning Index (UPI) reveals that 62% of Germans intend to travel in the next three months, with a slight preference for holidays at home, although trips abroad are showing a sharper growth. The indicator stands at 106 points, above the reference level.

Rising fuel prices have little impact on travel decisions, leading only 13% of respondents to adjust their plans and only 2% to cancel their holidays. The sector defends, however, more investment in infrastructure and tourism offer to strengthen the competitiveness of destinations