Travel remains indispensable for Germans: 88 % are planning vacation now!

Travel remains indispensable for Germans: 88 % are planning vacation now!

The new “Traveler Value Index 2025” of the online travel agent shows that travel remains an essential part of their lives in spite of ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties for many people worldwide. According to the survey, 88 percent of the respondents plan a vacation trip within the next twelve months, with 68 percent want to fly abroad. This marks an increase of 19 percent compared to the collection of 2022, which underlines the increasing importance of travel. The survey was carried out under 11,000 representative adults in eleven key markets, including the USA, Germany, China and Great Britain, as evidenced by the global reach of the results. Aerotelegraph reports that around half of the participants travel today as more important than five years ago.

The trust in providers and booking decisions is very important, because three quarters of the travelers are willing to pay more for well -rated accommodations. This becomes particularly clear because 80 percent of those surveyed under the age of 40 attach great importance to positive online reviews. The importance of social media as a source of inspiration is also growing; 61 percent of the participants use platforms such as Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube to collect travel ideas. This is an increase of 26 percent compared to the previous year, when 35 percent consulted with the travel planning. emphasizes that 84 percent of under 40 year olds indicate that Travel influencers significantly influence their decisions.