year, the first increase since May for arrivals from the US and the first of 2025 from the UK. This contrasts with the summer decline and suggests that demand has started to move more towards the shoulder season. was widespread across key source markets, likely helped by additional flights added in summer and in October, including to the UK, France, Italy, and Spain. Arrivals to Romania increased strongly after the summer and rising demand may reflect growing interest in off-the-beaten-track destinations. This has been supported by the Romania Atractiva programme, which has helped raise the visibility of local attractions. Romania's entry into the Schengen European destinations with cooler climates, such as Finland and Norway, continued to see more visits and overnight stays than last year. Demand for cooler weather over the summer has extended travel beyond more traditional months for winter tourism, with by findings from Scandinavian airline reporting more bookings to and picturesque coastal roads. Finland, which is built for winter magic, allows tourists to visit Santa Claus village and often has clear skies, perfect for northern lights viewing. fewer visitors, which suggests that tourists stayed longer. In both countries, arrivals grew more in June-August than in September-October, further supporting the possibility of a shift toward longer summer stays in these northern In contrast, several Southern and Mediterranean destinations saw shorter stays than last year, with year-to-date Montenegro (4.7% vs. -1.8%), Spain (3.4% vs. 1.7%), and Portugal (1.9% vs. 0.9%). Italy was the exception among the larger tourism hubs: arrivals rose 1.2% year-on-year, while nights increased 4.1%. Shorter stays could be due to higher temperatures and prices, while the Jubilee year events boosted growth in nights in Italy. The EU Entry/Exit System began a gradual rollout in October 2025. So far, arrivals and nights data show little indication that delays at some airports have reduced bookings or increased cancellations. Because many trips are