Travel Trends

As we head into the winter season, we surveyed over 1,000 Americans and analyzed internal data to get insights into holiday travel plans, popular winter destinations, sentiments on Thanksgiving vs. Friendsgiving, traveling with friends, workcations, and more. Top 5 U.S. Destinations for American T

We surveyed over 1,000 Americans and analyzed our internal booking data to get insights into summer travel plans, booking trends, popular destinations, and more. The Hottest Travel Spots for Summer 2023 by U.S. Travelers’ Bookings 2023 2022 U.S. Ocean City, Maryland Myrtle Beach,

Summer is upon us again, and with it comes travel volumes that meet or exceed pre-pandemic levels. To better understand what today’s travelers consider the ideal summer vacation rental experience, we asked 6,169 VacationRenter users what draws them to a property and, conversely, what deters them fro

VacationRenter took a deep dive into our global booking data to find out what the industry can expect for the upcoming winter season. We looked at how our users are searching and filtering as they choose where, when, and how to vacation this winter — or summer, for those in the southern hemisphere.

Spring break has long been the epitome of a de-stress, let-loose, get-away-from-it all vacation — regardless of age. Given the continued pandemic roller-coaster, we wanted to dig into new trends of those who are planning a spring break getaway in just a few short months. To find out why, where, and

While 2021 hasn’t been the pandemic-free year we’d all hoped for, travel nevertheless made somewhat of a comeback — ebbing and flowing along with the ups and downs of vaccines and variants. Overall, we’ve seen shifts and pandemic-hued themes in vacation rental preferences and travel behavior, rangin

For mobility-challenged travelers and their accompanying friends and family, finding a vacation property that takes accessibility into account is paramount. For property owners and managers, making a space more welcoming for all guests is not only an inclusive and thoughtful thing to do, but it’s al

Travel is making a comeback. After a busy summer season, the tug-of-war between pent-up demand and COVID-hued uncertainty continues. So, what is on the horizon for travelers as 2021 nears an end? To find out, we surveyed 3,570 VacationRenter users from around the globe and asked them to reveal their

Maybe it’s the uptick in COVID-19 vaccinations. Maybe it’s cabin fever. Maybe it’s flexible cancellations. Whatever the reason, summer vacationing — albeit, in a cautious, pandemic-wary form — is making a comeback. According to our booking data, summertime rental reservations are up 125% this year o

Whether you’re looking to blaze a trail above 6,000 feet on your own or packing the kids into the car to hunt for a family-friendly destination, there’s a trip that’s perfect for you. And to help make your decision as easy and stress-free as possible, we surveyed over 1,000 people to uncover the bes

Chatbots are helping travelers book train tickets, while digital assistants are answering questions about flight departure times. A popular hotel in Japan is staffed by robots, and AI programs are helping major airlines plan their routes.  The travel and hospitality industries are growing increasing

While large hotels and hospitality chains offer consistency in their service and quality, vacation rentals offer travelers something different: a unique, memorable experience. As better search technology and other innovations are making it simpler to find the perfect rental for the right occasion, m

Going on vacation is relaxing, but there’s a lot of planning that goes into leaving your cares behind. The Internet is a great help when it comes to buying a ticket, renting a car and learning all about your destination. But unfortunately, finding the right vacation rentals is not the easy, friction