# German winter travel booking trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-winter-travel-booking-trends > Updated: 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2. Winter travel booking data for the 2026/27 season indicates diverse preferences across Germany. Initial trends from TUI show the Canary Islands and Egypt leading short-to-medium haul bookings, while Thailand, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico are top long-haul choices. Interest is also growing in Asian destinations like Vietnam and Japan, as well as winter sports in Austria and Italy. Subsequent data reveals regional variations within East Germany. While travelers in Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern favor the Canary Islands, Egypt, and the Turkish Riviera, those in Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia show higher demand for long-haul locations such as the Maldives, Thailand, Cape Verde, and Kenya. Additionally, there is an increasing emphasis on budget-conscious travel. Data from the Federal Statistical Office identifies Czechia, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia as the most cost-effective European options for seven-day trips, followed by Albania, Poland, and Turkey. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-10: Komodo National Park divers rescued after being swept out to sea Four divers, including two Irish tourists and an Austrian national, were rescued alive after being swept out to sea by strong currents in Indonesia's Komodo National Park. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/travel-trends-show-rising-demand-for-long-haul-and-budget-destinations ### 2026-10-02: TUI travel trends show Canary Islands and Thailand as top winter destinations TUI booking trends for winter 2026/27 highlight the Canary Islands and Egypt as top short-haul spots, while Thailand leads long-haul travel. Domestic German interest rises in nature-focused regions. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/schleswig-holstein-coastal-towns-offer-autumn-light-festivals --- Cite as: German winter travel booking trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/german-winter-travel-booking-trends