Overview

• Bookings for October and November have risen about 20 percent year-on-year in popular Southern European destinations, according to AirDNA
• Travel companies such as TUI are restructuring their spring and autumn packages to meet growing off-season demand
• Financial Times analysis shows vacations from August to October can be nearly 38 percent cheaper than peak summer months
• Record summer temperatures above 40 °C and recent wildfire evacuations in Greece and Turkey have heightened safety concerns
• High inflation and static incomes are driving travelers toward more budget-friendly off-season travel periods