Preferred Travel Styles Among Global Travelers 2025

Relaxation still leads, but it no longer monopolizes the traveler’s heart. In 2025, only 55% of travelers say they prefer relaxation trips, a sharp drop from the 82% recorded in 2023. The world has caught its breath post-pandemic, and now travelers are stretching their legs. Health and well-being trips rise modestly to 12%, echoing the wellness tourism boom fueled by mental health awareness and burnout recovery.
Cultural and adventure travel both sit at 11%, suggesting a growing thirst for immersive and physically engaging experiences—perhaps a backlash against overly curated, passive vacations. Culinary trips (7%) and eco-solidarity travel (4%) remain niche but may hint at future growth as sustainability and local engagement become more than buzzwords.