Most searched global destination: New York (+10% YoY)
The Continental Travel Chart: 2025’s most searched destinations around the globe
- Africa: Marrakesh
- Asia: Tokyo
- Europe: London
- Latin America & the Caribbean: Cancun
- North America: New York
- Oceania: Sydney
Most Up-and-Coming global destination: Matera, Italy +205% YoY – an ancient city known for its UNESCO-listed cave dwellings – Sassi
2025’s most Up-and-Coming beach hot spot: Surat Thani, Thailand +95% YoY
Most affordable US destinations of 2025: Amarillo, TX, Bakersfield, CA and El Paso, TX (average daily rates under $125)
Most affordable international destinations of 2025: Curitiba, Brazil, Cebu City, Philippines and Okinawa, Japan (average daily rates under $80)






Disclaimer: Data based on global lodging searches made on Expedia from Jan 1 – Dec 4 2025, for stays from Jan 1 – Dec 31 2025.