Trends

KAYAK, in partnership with The Future Laboratory, predicts major shifts in global travel trends by 2030, including the emergence of AI travel agents, city jumping, wellness travel, and social media bookings.

2024 Total Sets New Record for ARC-Accredited Agency Sales

U.S. airline industry (passenger and cargo airlines combined) employment increased to 1,002,700 workers in June 2024, 200,196 (24.95%) more workers than in May 2024 (802,504).

Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.1% compared to November 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 5.7% year-on-year. The November load factor was 83.4% (+1.9 ppt compared to November 2023), an all-time high for November.

Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 8.2% compared to November 2023 levels (9.5% for international operations) for a 16th consecutive month of growth.

Travelport has released its 2025 State of Modern Retailing Report, outlining key trends set to reshape the travel industry.

Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) options, school holidays, and expectations for AI are emerging trends that could influence travel buying behaviors.

The trend of Americans booking longer vacations is driven by a desire for cultural immersion, wellness retreats, cost-effective travel, mental health benefits, digital tools, and remote work.

Trends identified include Low-Cost Luxe, AI-tinerary planning, Country Ticking, Holiday Hopping, and more.

Hotel booking fulfillment rates within the BNPL segment have seen a 70% year-on-year increase.