Research and insights

Read the latest research on where travelers are going, how they’re getting there and how to adjust your recovery strategy to capture future bookings. Find the latest on COVID-19 travel trends to prepare your marketing plan today..

Powering Travel, by Expedia Group

Powering Travel, by Expedia Group

Keep up with the latest trends for professionals powering travel. (That’s you!) Join Expedia Group host Brandon Ehrhardt and rotating guest hosts for travel industry podcast episodes featuring travel expert interviews and expert advice for travel businesses. You’ll learn their best-kept secrets and bold predictions for what’s next in travel. Subscribe today! 

Traveler Insights Q2 2023 | Expedia Group first-party traveler data

Traveler Insights Q2 2023 | Expedia Group first-party traveler data

Learn the latest insights from this quarter’s first-party traveler search and booking data to reach and convert travelers.

Learn the latest insights from this quarter’s first-party traveler search and booking data to reach and convert travelers.

Traveler Insights Report Q1 2023 | Expedia Group first-party traveler data

Traveler Insights Report Q1 2023 | Expedia Group first-party traveler data

As traveler search and booking behavior continues to evolve, learn the latest insights from our first-party data to reach and convert travelers.

As traveler search and booking behavior continues to evolve, learn the latest insights from our first-party data to reach and convert travelers.

See what IDC has to say about Open World

See what IDC has to say about Open World

Download a report from the IDC to see how our Open World platform gives properties of all sizes the tools they need to focus on what truly matters — providing the best guest experience.

Download a report from the IDC to see how our Open World platform gives properties of all sizes the tools they need to focus on what truly matters — providing the best guest experience.

Traveler Value Index 2023

Traveler Value Index 2023

From the impact of COVID-19 to inflation concerns, hear from consumers and industry professionals on the factors impacting today’s traveler preferences.

From the impact of COVID-19 to inflation concerns, hear from consumers and industry professionals on the factors impacting today’s traveler preferences.

Why marketing should include LGBTQIA Travelers

Why marketing should include LGBTQIA Travelers

As destinations reopen, industry experts expect to see the LGBTQIA community be among the first to hit the road. Here’s how to market to this key demographic. 
As destinations reopen, industry experts expect to see the LGBTQIA community be among the first to hit the road. Here’s how to market to this key demographic. 

The Traveler Value Index

The Traveler Value Index

Our regularly updated research reveals how today’s travelers approach booking decisions across multiple industries: hotel, vacation rental, air, car rental, and cruise. 

Our regularly updated research reveals how today’s travelers approach booking decisions across multiple industries: hotel, vacation rental, air, car rental, and cruise. 

Quality counts

Quality counts

This research examines how COVID-19 altered traveler behavior in the US and Mexico. We look back on 2019 spending patterns to unlock future opportunities.
This research examines how COVID-19 altered traveler behavior in the US and Mexico. We look back on 2019 spending patterns to unlock future opportunities.

Tracking travel recovery

Tracking travel recovery

The travel industry is on the road to recovery. But traveler preferences have changed. Explore our exclusive global and regional insights to prepare your business for a wave of new opportunities.

The travel industry is on the road to recovery. But traveler preferences have changed. Explore our exclusive global and regional insights to prepare your business for a wave of new opportunities.

New research. Travelers changing expectations

New research. Travelers changing expectations

Success today means understanding who will travel first, and when and how they intend to book their stays. This report is your guide. Inside you’ll learn how to prepare your property for new booking behaviors, and get a 12-point action plan to stand out.
Success today means understanding who will travel first, and when and how they intend to book their stays. This report is your guide. Inside you’ll learn how to prepare your property for new booking behaviors, and get a 12-point action plan to stand out.

Welcome a truly valuable audience—LGBTQIA travelers

Welcome a truly valuable audience—LGBTQIA travelers

Attracting valuable guests — those who spend more, stay longer, and return again and again — is key to a successful operation. Learn how to make LGBTQIA guests feel truly welcome, safe, and willing to sing your praises.
Attracting valuable guests — those who spend more, stay longer, and return again and again — is key to a successful operation. Learn how to make LGBTQIA guests feel truly welcome, safe, and willing to sing your praises.