Finland experienced a notable surge in trips abroad during the early months of 2023, reflecting a positive trend in international travel. The latest data reveals significant changes in the number of trips, overnight stays, and average trip lengths across different trip purposes and types.
Total Trips:
- In December 2022, there were 600,000 trips taken abroad, representing a 102% increase compared to the previous year.
- The number of overnight stays reached 4,050,000, reflecting a 134% increase.
- The average length of a trip was 6.8 nights, while the median length stood at 3.0 nights.
- Package trips accounted for 22% of total trips.
Leisure Trips:
- Leisure trips witnessed a substantial growth, with 530,000 trips recorded in December 2022, marking a 110% increase from the previous year.
- The number of overnight stays for leisure purposes reached 3,410,000, reflecting a 107% increase.
- The average length of a leisure trip was 6.4 nights, with a median length of 4.0 nights.
- Package trips constituted 24% of all leisure trips.
Business Trips:
- Detailed data regarding business trips in December 2022 is not available.
The data for January and February 2023 shows similar patterns of growth in trips, overnight stays, and average trip lengths across different trip purposes and types.
These figures indicate a positive recovery in Finland’s outbound travel sector, with more individuals venturing abroad for various purposes. The notable increase in leisure trips underscores the desire for recreational travel, while the absence of specific data on business trips suggests the need for further analysis in that area.
It will be important to monitor these trends in the coming months to assess the long-term implications for Finland’s tourism and travel industries.