travel trends
ToursByLocals Reveals 2025 Travel Trends: American Travelers Focus on Experiences, Domestic Exploration and Booking Direct
ToursByLocals | October 31, 2024
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Global private tour marketplace ToursByLocals has unveiled its first-ever 2025 Travel Trends Report, offering an in-depth look at the shifting desires and emerging priorities shaping how Americans will explore the world next year. Drawing insights from a proprietary survey of 1,000 U.S. travelers aged 21–90, the report reveals key trends driving the industry forward, from an increased focus on meaningful experiences to the growing influence of Gen Z. "Today’s traveler seeks deeper connections and cultural enrichment, approaching each trip with greater intention," said Lisa Chen, CEO and President of Tour...
Travelers Choose Driving over Flying this Holiday Season, Opting for Reliable Methods of Travel and Familiar Destinations
Studio 6 | October 28, 2024
DALLAS, Oct. 28, 2024-- Americans are trading in their sleigh rides for car rides this holiday season, as they seek comfort in familiar, flexible, and budget-friendly travel options more than ever before. New data from Motel 6 and Studio 6 reveals that over half of those traveling to celebrate winter holidays this year will hit the road to their destination (51%) rather than take to the sky (13%). The study, which surveyed 2,000 Americans who plan to celebrate winter holidays this upcoming season, found an increase in road travelers from last year (+2% OnePoll 2023), a choice driven by the proximity of their destination (46%) and the desir...
Helsinki Named World’s Most Sustainable Travel Destination
Helsinki | October 17, 2024
The Global Destination Sustainability Index measures the sustainability of travel destinations in four different categories using more than 70 indicators. The comparison includes more than a hundred cities throughout the world that have invested in sustainability. Helsinki has performed well in the GDS Index in the past: in 2023, our ranking was fourth. “Being named the world's most sustainable travel destination is proof of the long-term work that has been done in Helsinki. We are developing and growing tourism sustainably together with tourism operators and local residents. The first place we have now achieved indicates that we are o...
Fodor’s Travel Names the 100 Most Incredible Hotels in the World for 2025
Fodor's | October 17, 2024
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17, 2024-- Fodor's Travel, the leading name in travel recommendations for over 85 years, today announced the 2025 edition of its Fodor's Finest: The Most Incredible Hotels in the World list and detailed an all-new guidebook exploring the best wineries, breweries, and distilleries in the United States. 2025 Fodor's Finest: 100 Hotels We're Obsessed With This year's Fodor's Finest list consists of 100 extraordinary hotels around the world, hand-picked by Fodor's editors with input from 750 hotel experts from all corners of the globe – and absolutely no sway or sponsorship from outside parties. Counter to many ot...
Travelers in the Caribbean and Latin America Prioritize Wellbeing and Seek Authentic Experiences, New Marriott International Survey Reveals
Marriott International | October 17, 2024
The survey reveals key travel trends for 2025, highlighting the importance of sustainable tourism, personalized experiences, and the enduring allure of all-inclusive resorts. Plantation, Fla. – October 17, 2024 – A new survey of travelers in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) reveals insightful data about travel aspirations, priorities, and emerging trends for 2025. The survey, conducted by Marriott International CALA in partnership with the market research firm Appinio, provides a comprehensive look at the evolving travel landscape across generations, offering valuable insights for travel providers and industry stakeholder...
Unpack 2025: The Trends in Travel from Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo
Expedia Group | October 16, 2024
TORONTO--Today, Expedia Group unveiled Unpack ’25, the annual data-driven outlook for what’s motivating travellers and where they plan to go next year. Expedia Group analyzed first-party travel data insights from 25,000 travellers, and the latest industry innovation to ‘unpack’ eight noteworthy travel trends for 2025 that include Detour Destinations, Hotel Restaurant Renaissance, and JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) Travel and One-Click Trips, which will take travellers from looking at their next trip on Instagram or TikTok to booking it. “Expedia Group continuously works to blend technology with travel, making journeys simpler and m...
Beyond the ‘Crazy Rich’: Expedia Group Reveals Mass-Affluent Asian Travelers Trend Set To Boost Global Travel Industry
Expedia Group | October 11, 2024
Four in five (81%) mass-affluent Asian travelers report that travel is still a priority despite inflation. On average, mass-affluent Asian travelers plan to visit four destinations over ten days for their next international trip, with Japan, the United States, Canada, France, South Korea, Australia, and Germany leading the list. They plan to dedicate nearly a quarter of their income to travel in the next 12 months. Nearly half seek airline and room upgrades, with two in five opting for first class or business class seating. Seattle, October 11, 2024 – Today, Expedia Group unveiled its study highlighting the preferences of t...
Hilton Annual Trends Report Predicts 2025 to Be the ‘Year of the Travel Maximizer’
Hilton | September 30, 2024
MCLEAN, Va. – 2024 was the Year of the Great Recharge, where sleep retreats made headlines, mindful drinking rose in popularity and wellness-themed guest rooms took off. Today, as the post-pandemic leisure travel boom normalizes, travelers surveyed in Hilton’s annual Trends Report are looking to pair their desire to relax and recharge with high-impact adventures and experiences to maximize their time and financial investment. “Our 2025 Trends Report uncovers what has been simmering for years – the intersection of work and play; of relaxation and adventure; of being alone but together. Travelers don’t just want to choose their o...
