The new year has arrived and travellers are busy planning their adventures for 2025. Data from a variety of sources shows that the coming 12 months promise to be especially busy ones for globetrotters.
What will travel look like this year? And, more specifically, what sort of travel trends are likely to define 2025?
Will slow travel continue to emerge as a popular approach to exploring new places? Has the trend of planning holidays based on film and TV locations finally subsided? And what new approaches to travel planning might we expect?
Here is what experts at all levels of the travel industry say is on tap for 2025.
1. Solo female travel
The massive solo female travel trend is being driven by a surge in women seeking independence, safety and deeper cultural connections through structured yet adventurous experiences, says Leigh Barnes, president of the Americas at Australia-based Intrepid Travel.
Globally, women make up 80 per cent of solo travellers, reflecting a growing desire for meaningful travel that fosters empowerment and connection. Barnes adds that women today are embracing freedom, forging connections, and paving the way for a more inclusive and empowering travel industry.