With almost 30,000 people visiting the 27th Vakanz exhibition last week-end at LuxExpo the Box in Luxembourg-Kirchberg, the operators of the largest stand, the Luxair group, have reported an increase of 30% in ticket sales during the three-day holiday and travel fair.

With 83 hoteliers present to advise holidaymakers, as well as four distinct booking areas, the Luxair and LuxairTours was busy throughout the three days on their 1,700 m2 stand. Many others also went onto the airline's or tour operator's websites to book dorectly and take advantage of the week-end special offers.

The 30% increase in bookings compared to 2017. Partner travel agencies noted a considerable increase of up to 60% over the same period.

The most popular destinations at this year’s Foire Vakanz 2018 Exhibition were Tenerife, Djerba and Antalya.

LuxairTours, the Greater Region’s largest Tour Operator, held a prize draw to mark its 50th anniversary. LuxairTours customers at the Foire Vakanz 2018 Exhibition stood a chance to win 5 of 50 fully-reimbursed package holidays to be given away over the next 10 weeks. Their customers also benefited from a host of special offers and reductions throughout the exhibition.

Luxair Luxembourg Airlines managed to sell all of its 12,000 promotional tickets at very preferential prices to happy customers. ​