TUI travel trends show Canary Islands and Thailand as top winter destinations

Travel trends for the 2026/27 winter season show significant interest in diverse destinations. According to TUI, the Canary Islands and Egypt lead short-to-medium haul bookings, with the Canary Islands remaining the top choice. Thailand has emerged as a leading long-haul destination, followed by the Dominican Republic and Mexico. There is also growing demand for Asian destinations like Vietnam and Japan.

In the winter sports sector, Austria remains the most popular destination for skiing, followed by South Tyrol in Italy. Additionally, travelers are increasingly seeking nature-based experiences, such as visiting Lapland for the Northern Lights.

Domestic German travel also shows specific patterns. Airbnb data indicates rising interest in natural destinations like the Black Forest, the Eifel, and the Baltic Sea coast, specifically mentioning locations in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Regional autumn activities in northern Germany include light festivals and autumn markets, while weather forecasts suggest mild temperatures of up to 23 degrees Celsius for upcoming excursions.