Despite the growth, data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) indicate a slowdown relative to the previous quarter, when the increase was much larger.

Growth was observed in both domestic and international travel, albeit at a more moderate pace. Domestic travel continued to dominate, accounting for more than 85% of total travel, whereas international travel accounted for approximately 15%.

During the summer quarter, the number of trips increased in every month, with July registering the highest growth. However, the data show a gradual reduction in the rate of increase over the period, with September exhibiting a more contained rise.

The primary reason for travel remained leisure, recreation, or vacation, although the overall number of trips decreased. Conversely, trips to visit family or friends increased significantly. Travel for professional reasons remained less common, although it also increased.

Regarding travel planning, fewer than half of residents used pre-booking services, a trend that declined again, particularly for international travel.

Internet use for reservations remained more frequent for international travel than for domestic travel.

As for accommodation, staying with family or friends remained the most common option, accounting for the majority of overnight stays.

Hotels and similar establishments were the second most frequently selected option.

The average duration of trips was slightly shorter than that recorded in the same period of the previous year, with August standing out as the month with the longest stays. The INE (National Institute of Statistics) also notes a slight increase in the proportion of residents who took at least one tourist trip, although September registered a small decrease compared to the previous year.