Travel in Luxembourg

Travel experiences positive results in 2015

The generally more stable economic environment in Europe positively impacted travel in Luxembourg in 2015. Arrivals increased slightly above the average in Western Europe in 2015, since Luxembourg is also establishing itself as a leisure destination. Business arrivals, meanwhile, saw positive growth in 2015, since the country continues to be an important seat for many international companies and financial institutions.

Travellers increasingly make their own plans

Luxembourg’s residents continue to place relatively high importance on travel agencies and tourism offices in making travel plans, although their influence is waning. Instead, social media are gaining in importance, and also guidebooks and other sources, since travellers increasingly make their own arrangements. In line with these trends, online booking continued to rise in 2015.

Luxair Group remains the key local player

Luxair Group is a key player in travel in Luxembourg. Luxair Luxembourg Airlines is the company’s flagship airline brand, while Luxair Tours holds a strong position among intermediaries. The group’s online portal, meanwhile, offers travellers the options of booking flights separately or of choosing entire packages, but international competition is fierce.

Nature, relaxation, culture, and gastronomy are key selling points

Apart from business travel, Luxembourg’s tourism board focuses on highlighting the country’s nature and cultural and gastronomic highlights in order to attract more leisure travellers. Typical packages that are being promoted include stays involving cycling or hiking, as well as spa and restaurant visits.

Further growth in inbound arrivals expected

The outlook for travel in Luxembourg remains positive. Given the generally positive economic outlook in Western Europe, inbound arrivals are expected to rise further. Moreover, marketed as a place with beautiful nature and excellent infrastructure, both for lodging and gastronomy, Luxembourg is set to become more popular as a leisure destination, while the more favourable business environment will boost business travel.

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