Reports

2025 Travel Consumer Insights Report

Written by Wunderkind | Jun 22, 2026 11:20:12 PM
The travel industry is inherently shaped by browsing behavior and booker indecision. Travelers typically scan multiple sites, switching between tabs, channels, and devices over a six-week consideration period (and we have the data to prove it) before finalizing a booking. For travel brands, re-engaging visitors and delivering the right message, on the right channel, at the right time is critical to converting interest into bookings.

This report empowers travel marketers with data-driven insights and strategies to create seamless, value-driven experiences across every touchpoint.

What You’ll Discover:
  • The Planning Pipeline: How far in advance travelers book and strategies to keep them engaged throughout the lengthy booking journey.
  • Why Travelers Abandon Bookings: The motivations behind endless scrolling and how to reduce drop-off rates.
  • The Offers That Drive Return Visits: The perks and value exchanges beyond discounts that encourage travelers to return and complete their bookings.
  • AI Features Travelers Actually Want: The AI-powered tools and innovations that genuinely enhance the booking experience
  • Gender & Generational Trends: A deep dive into traveler behaviors, with insights broken down by key demographics.

"These insights serve as a flight plan for navigating the ever-evolving travel landscape. By leveraging the data and strategies enclosed, travel brands can stay competitive, and remain top-of-mind when travelers are ready to book in the cut-through world of modern travel."

Tim Glomb, VP of Content, Wunderkind