Sicily isn’t the only European destination thronged with tourists ahead of the peak summer season in July and August. After three years of pandemic restrictions, record numbers of travelers are pouring into Europe despite high air fares, limited accommodation, sweltering heat and crowded venues.
Europe is the most popular destination among American travelers this year, according to the report. Hopper’s “Summer trip to Europe” report. Demand has already surpassed 2019 levels, despite soaring hotel prices and air fares hitting a five-year high, according to the report. London, Paris, Rome, Lisbon and Athens are among the most booked cities on the Hopper travel app, while the Sicilian city of Palermo, featured in ‘White Lotus’, is one of the top trending destinations. .
“We have to make up for lost time,” said Elizabeth Hughes, a 44-year-old occupational therapist from Chicago. She made a scrapbook of places she wanted to visit in Europe during the pandemic. She is now in London and has embarked on a four-week itinerary that will take her to eight countries, including France, Italy and Greece. “I had to sell my car to get this done, but if you’re going to travel this far, I’m going anywhere,” she said.
Demand was so high that many travel advisors were forced to turn down customers trying to book holidays in popular European destinations in July and August, citing availability.
“Two weeks ago, we had a last-minute request to Greece, and we contacted our supplier to see if there was a way to accommodate it. Founder Abby Ragman said. Blissful Travel Agency, A travel agency based in the United States.
