Germany's tourism trend: Coolcation vacations and new carry‑on suitcase

German experts note a shift in summer travel from traditional "Sommerfrische" holidays to "Coolcation" trips in cooler northern destinations such as Norway, Iceland and Scotland. Linguist Peter Schlobinski and tourism professor Alexis Papathanassis explain that rising summer temperatures are driving travellers to seek cooler climates and a more sustainable, low‑hustle experience.

At the same time, the German market is seeing strong demand for compact, high‑quality hand‑luggage. The Aleon International Carry‑On, a 40 × 55 × 20 cm aluminium suitcase weighing 4.3 kg, offers 44 litres of storage, TSA locks and built‑in RFID shielding, positioning it as the preferred carry‑on for summer 2026 vacations.