The Skift Travel Health Index records and benchmarks travel performance year-on-year, providing valuable data-driven insights. OAG helps enable Skift's Travel Health Index by providing flight data.

Global travel performance entered 2026 with steady momentum, with the Skift Travel Health Index reaching 105 in January, reflecting 5% year-on-year growth. Keep reading for insights from the Skift team in the Skift Travel Health Index: January 2026 Highlights.

Highlights from this month's Skift Travel Health Index include:

• In terms of regional performance, Asia-Pacific led the way with 11% growth. China and Hong Kong topped the rankings, with the expansion of visa-free policies in China acting as a catalyst for inbound travel growth. 
• North America was the only region to slow down, with geopolitical friction and changing travel policies contributing to a tourism slowdown - leading to a score of 94, or a 6% year-on-year decrease.
• Vacation rentals led sector growth this month, with an 11% year-on-year increase. 
  
  

Download the latest Skift Travel Health Index Highlights here.