In 2025, the number of nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments in the EU rose to 3.08 billion, up 2% compared with 2024, according to early estimates published by Eurostat. The increase was mainly driven by international visitors, whose overnight stays grew faster than those of domestic tourists.
Hotels and similar accommodation accounted for nearly two thirds of all nights spent, followed by short-stay rentals and campsites, confirming the continued dominance of traditional hotel tourism across the bloc.
Luxembourg recorded an estimated increase of around 6%, placing it among the countries with solid, though not exceptional, growth. After reaching a historic peak in 2024, early figures for 2025 confirm continued growth, supported by strong demand for short stays, family tourism and alternative accommodation. The government has also stepped up efforts to promote natural heritage and domestic tourism, notably through campaigns such as “Lëtzebuerg – Dat ass Vakanz” and initiatives like Vëlosummer.
Luxembourg ranks among the EU countries with the strongest growth in nights spent at tourist accommodation. (Graph: Eurostat)
Among Luxembourg’s neighbours, France, Belgium and Germany also saw moderate increases of around 1 or 3%, reflecting stable tourism demand and strong regional mobility. While southern and eastern EU countries posted stronger growth, the figures underline the resilience of tourism in central Europe.
