Continued positive momentum
Luxembourg for Tourism recorded strong overnight stay growth in 2024, successfully building on the momentum of previous years.
With 3.68 million overnight stays in paid accommodation (+6% vs. 2023; +16% vs. 2019) and 1.57 million arrivals in paid accommodation (+9% vs. 2023; +18% vs. 2019), the sector demonstrates sustained positive development. The camping segment stands out in particular – it grew by 16% compared to the previous year and has recorded growth of 52% since 2019.
Key drivers of this upturn were visitors from the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy and Switzerland, as well as from several long-haul markets. The US market performed above average, and China continues to grow – boosted by the direct Zhangzhou-Luxembourg connection.
Except for the Moselle, all regions of the country are once again above pre-pandemic levels.
In addition, Luxembourg recorded around 500.000 overnight stays in the short-term rental segment (+16% since 2023) as well as nearly 4 million day visitors from abroad (-4% vs. 2023).
Growing numbers of business travellers
59% of all international trips to Luxembourg were leisure trips, 15% were VFR trips (visiting friends and relatives), 18% were MICE and 9% other business trips. The share of business-motivated travel has risen by 3 percentage points since 2023.
Active, nature and countryside trips saw renewed momentum (19% of all trips), which is also reflected in the growth of the “Nature Loving Actives” target group. Among Short Breakers and Explorers, however, there were slight declines.
Sightseeing and city breaks remain the most popular types of holiday in Luxembourg.
The top three travel motivations continue to be the desire for new experiences, escape from everyday life and the aspiration to discover as much as possible.
Cities, natural attractions, castles, churches and hiking are particularly popular. Gastronomy, museums and shopping follow.
For 82% of visitors, local flair and special atmosphere also matter.
The most visited attractions in 2024 were once again Parc Merveilleux and Vianden Castle, while the Mullerthal Trail moved up to third place among the most visited attractions overall.
The proportion of first-time visitors remains high: 63% of leisure visitors from abroad were visiting the country for the first time, and around 40% combined their stay with other destinations in the region. Satisfaction levels remain exceptionally positive – over 90% would recommend Luxembourg.
The economic trend is also upward. Average spending per overnight visitor continued to rise – not just due to inflation – reaching 189 € per day (leisure visitors: 168 €). RevPAR in the hotel sector stood at 115 € in 2024 (+7%, mainly price-driven).
Capacity stood at 7,800 hotel rooms and around 40,000 beds in campsites and youth hostels. Flight capacity stood at 3.2 million seats (+5%).
