Vacation fear: Germans avoid travel trips despite high booking figures!

Vacation fear: Germans avoid travel trips despite high booking figures!

travel agencies in the Altkreis Münden are currently faced with changed booking behavior. The travel agency owner Dennis Tränkler from the Travel Authority of Butterfly reports that despite the increased travel prices, bookings for package tours, long -distance trips and cruises in the region are still high. In particular, trips to the USA are experiencing a striking decline.

political developments and increased entry hits have led to the inquiries for travel trips to have dropped greatly since Donald Trump's second presidency. Matthias Dalfuß from another travel agency notes that the demand has dropped to "less to zero". Birgitt Schäfer from the travel agency Sallweys has also observed that fewer booking requests are received after the new Trump election.

entry and security concerns

customers express concerns about entry into the United States, which in the past was unproblematic due to complete and correct documents. The Federal Foreign Office advises travelers to find out more about the current entry requirements that require a valid ESTA or visa and a passport. Particularly noted that entry via Canada or Mexico is also only possible with these documents ( Awarding office ).

There are also security concerns because terrorist attacks are possible in the United States and has increased violent crime in many major cities. The Federal Foreign Office recommends avoiding human collections and following the instructions of local security forces. Pockoplting and car crashes are also common in urban metropolitan areas. Travelers should therefore find out well and take appropriate precautions.

price increases and alternative travel destinations

On the other hand, price factors are increasingly influencing the booking behavior of travelers. Compared to the previous year, travel prices rose on average by 300 to 400 euros, some offers even cost up to 1500 euros more. This trend is particularly pronounced in Turkey, which is due to the economic crisis and the loss of value of the Turkish currency.

Nevertheless, travel destinations in the Mediterranean remain in great demand. Spain, Greece, Egypt and Turkey continue to list the list of the most popular holiday destinations. Cruises gain popularity, which is favored by attractive prices and the regulation that children often travel free of charge. Despite the competition from online providers, travel agencies are asked in the region. Individual advice and personal customer service continue to attract travel -loving all ages.