Flash Eurobarometer 281 (Survey on the Attitudes of Europeans Towards Tourism, Autumn 2009)

Travel behaviour in 2009. Holiday plans for 2010.<br>Topics: number of travels in 2009 for private purposes for a minimum of one night; impact of the current economic situation on the personal holiday plans in 2009; ways of cutting back holiday budget: fewer holidays or short trips, reduced length, cheaper means of transportation, cheaper accommodation, closer distance of destination, changes in travel period; kind of leisure spending reduced most: entertainment, cultural activities, restaurants and cafés, shopping, beauty and wellness treatments, sports and other activities; month of main holiday in 2009; type of destination: traditional, non-traditional; booking via last-minute offer; reasons for booking last-minute; influence of the following factors on personal holiday destination: quality of service, price, value for money, cultural attractiveness, eco-friendliness, social considerations, safety and security; consideration of environmental issues; ability to afford planned holidays; holiday plans in 2010.

Demography: sex; age; age at end of education; occupation; professional position; type of community.

Additionally coded was: respondent ID; interviewer ID; language of the interview; country; date of interview; time of the beginning of the interview; duration of the interview; type of phone line; call history; region; weighting factor.