While 72 percent of respondents indicated a willingness to pay for travel experiences they find online. This suggests that online platforms are a crucial part of the German travel market, driving consumer behavior and shaping travel trends. **Here are some key points elaborated upon:**

**1. The Dominance of Social Media:**
Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok have become the primary source of inspiration for German travelers.

The Baltic Sea Is Most Popular for Domestic Travel Approximately a quarter of German travelers are planning a vacation within Germany. The strongest desire for a domestic holiday is among people from Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia. The most popular domestic destinations are the Baltic Sea (40.1 percent), the North Sea (35.2 percent), and Lake Constance (21.8 percent). Bleisure travel is common in the USA, and it’s also gaining popularity in Germany. Sun, moon, and stars: Around a quarter of Germans consider astrology when planning travel. A survey found that 29 percent of 18- to 44-year-olds consult the stars before traveling.

Tui Benefits from Wanderlust TUI anticipates strong demand for next year. The Germans’ desire to travel remains strong. In August, TUI released its third-quarter figures. The hotel business, including brands such as Riu, TUI Blue, and Robinson, experienced significant growth while the demand for cruises remained high. By the end of June, 5.8 million customers had traveled with TUI, marking a four percent increase compared to the previous year. The company surpassed analysts’ revenue and profit expectations and described the quarter as record-breaking.