Holidays with all inclusive packages and last-minute reservations face «uncertainty» The Greeks who will travel this summer.
The last-minute trend, but also the «refund» the tourist packages confirm the data of the major tour operators, such as TUI.
These trends show the psychology of travelers who, on the one hand, keep waiting with the background of the uncertain international scene and, on the other hand, turn to packages to know from the beginning the total cost of vacations, without surprises and exceed the budget.
In general, a Greek public's intention for economic vacation solutions is recorded.
In addition to choosing financial travel packages, many are those who limit this year's travel days, choose vacations or friends' homes and end up cooking more at home than eating at a restaurant.
In fact, according to IELKA data «luxury» is the holiday for half the Greeks in 2026, as only one in two plans to travel for tourism this summer.
The new 2026 travel trends also include:
Road trips continue to be strengthened, with travelers seeking greater freedom, spontaneous stops and more flexible programs.
43% plans to rent a car within 2026, while more than half say they enjoy the opportunity to change footage during the route.
- Many activities
Travellers of 2026 are no longer satisfied with just one experience per trip. According to Booking.com, the new trend titled «The Art of the Add-On» shows that travelers choose to combine different activities in the same escape, from gastronomy, markets and concerts, to sports events and visits to friends or relatives.
For example, 20% of travelers worldwide plan to include a sports event on another type of trip in 2026, while 64% of Greeks declare that they would book a trip abroad to attend a football match.
