French travelers are continuing to see a decline in departures for vacations, with September and the upcoming All Saints' Day holidays showing similar trends to the already down summer season. The travel industry has been affected by ongoing uncertainty and economic challenges, with the number of travelers decreasing even during the traditionally slower off-season. According to the latest report from the Observatory of Travel Enterprises (EdV)-Orchestra, the number of travelers in September dropped by 5.5% compared to the same month in 2025, and the number of bookings fell by 6%, a slight improvement from the 9% drop seen in August. Most of the top 20 destinations for French travelers have experienced declines in bookings. For example, Portugal saw a 21% drop, Turkey a 22% decrease, and the United States a significant 34% decline. Even France, which remains the most popular destination for French travelers, recorded a 9% decrease in bookings. However, a few countries are showing signs of improvement, such as Spain, which saw a 1.7% increase, and the United Kingdom, which recorded a 6.5% rise. Albania, in particular, continues to attract travelers, with bookings up by 280% compared to the previous year. Despite the overall decline in the number of bookings, the average spending per traveler, or "average basket," has increased by 1.5%, reaching 1,853 euros. This suggests that while fewer people are traveling, those who do are spending more, particularly on high-end offers promoted by some travel operators in France during the off-season. However, this increase in spending is not enough to fully offset the drop in the number of bookings, according to EdV. Looking ahead to the All Saints' Day holidays, the forecast indicates a slight decrease in departures, with a 3% drop in bookings and a 2% decrease in the average basket, which is expected to be around 2,238 euros. France remains the top destination, although it is projected to see a 5% decline. Short-haul destinations like Albania, the United Kingdom, and Italy are showing strong growth in bookings. Valérie Boned, President of Travel Enterprises, notes that while there are some positive signals, such as the increase in the average basket and a return to some stability in booking numbers, the overall situation remains uncertain, and caution is still advised.