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 (powered by OAG Metis).
The Skift Travel Health Index recorded a 2% increase in May 2025, showing moderate growth for the global travel industry. Keep reading for insights from the Skift team in the Skift Travel Health Index: May 2025 Highlights.
Highlights from this month's Skift Travel Health Index include:
- Global travel health remains strong. Europe has seen a 2% decline compared to last year - but the region had a packed events calendar in 2024 which significantly increased demand at the time.
- The travel industry's verticals are showing mixed performance:
- Vacation rentals were the strongest performers rising 12% year-on-year,
- The car rental sector increased by 9%,
- The airline sector is also experiencing steady growth,
- Hotels, however, declined by 2% in May 2025.
Download the latest Skift Travel Health Index Highlights here.