LFT Travel Insights Luxembourg Tourism in the face of uncertainty

In terms of source markets, the strongest increases in arrivals from January to March were recorded from the United States (+77%), Spain (+18%), the UK (+13%) and France (+9%), resulting in a total increase in international arrivals of 8%. From January to April, hotels recorded an occupancy rate of 67%, an ADR of €145.7 and a RevPAR of €97.7, representing stable to slightly positive performance compared to 2025.

The start of the current period remains encouraging. For April 2026, LFT forecasts a 2 to 3% increase in hotel arrivals, a 22% increase in camp-site arrivals and a 5% increase in total arrivals, including non-paid accommodation. At the same time, hotel searches are up 5% year on year, but bookings have risen by just 1%, reflecting demand that is present but more cautious at the time of booking. Growth is primarily driven by leisure travel, while the business segment is showing greater restraint.

The outlook for the coming months therefore remains positive, with international arrivals expected to grow by 4% in Luxembourg in 2026. The report anticipates stronger growth in leisure travel than in business travel, as well as an 8% increase in tourism expenditure.

Camp-sites appear to be particularly well positioned, with reservations up 13% over the year to date, whereas European demand remains supported by the appeal of nearby destinations, which are easily accessible and perceived as safe.

In terms of visitor experience, Luxembourg’s online reputation remains a real strength. In April, the Net Sentiment Index reached +85, driven by events and accommodation, despite a slight decline in the average rating on platforms to 8.54. However, the report highlights an improvement in perceptions of value for money and sustainability, with the latter exceeding the European benchmark.

The challenge for the coming months will be to turn this interest into confirmed bookings in a context where inflation, energy prices and the Middle East conflict weigh heavily on confidence and budgetary decisions. But the rise in local tourism, the search for safe and less crowded destinations and Luxembourg’s positive image also create real growth opportunities for the rest of 2026.