Statistics Finland has reported that the number of domestic leisure trips, which included overnight stays, decreased by 15 percent from the autumn of the previous year. This decline is primarily attributed to a reduction in trips that involved free accommodations, significantly impacting overall domestic travel trends. Despite this downturn in leisure travel, there was an upward trend in domestic leisure trips that included paid accommodations, which rose by just under ten percent from the previous year.

In contrast to the domestic travel scene, the number of international trips saw a slight increase, with leisure trips that included paid accommodations rising by ten percent when compared to the same period two years ago. Notably, a larger share of international trips was directed farther away from Finland, particularly towards Southern Europe, indicating a shift in Finnish travelers' preferences for longer-distance travel. On the other hand, travel to neighboring countries, such as Sweden and Estonia, has decreased compared to the previous autumn.

Furthermore, while leisure travel faced challenges, the number of work-related trips involving overnight stays increased both domestically and internationally. This suggests a possible rebound in business travel, contrasting with the declines observed in leisure trips. Overall, these trends highlight changing priorities and behaviors among Finnish travelers, reflecting broader economic factors and potential shifts in the tourism industry.