Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAmelia NeathThursday 30 July 2026 16:05 BSTRelated: World's longest suspension footbridge opens in Czech RepublicThe Czech Republic has emerged as Europe's fastest-growing travel destination, recording an 18 per cent year-on-year increase in air travel bookings between May 2025 and April 2026.Iceland and Denmark followed with 11 per cent and 8 per cent growth respectively, suggesting a trend towards culturally rich city breaks and nature-focused travel over traditional tourism hotspots.Spain continues to be the most booked and searched destination in Europe, with Italy, France, the UK, and Germany also featuring prominently among the most booked countries.Overall, European passenger traffic saw a 2.3 per cent increase, and hotel occupancy rose by 2 per cent, with the UK reaching the highest occupancy rate at 87 per cent in July 2025.The majority of visitors to Europe originated from the US, while Japan represented the fastest-growing market, with a 19 per cent rise in bookings.In fullThis central European country is the fastest-growing tourist destination on the continentMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in