Overview

• The platform’s top movers by year-on-year flight-search growth include San José del Cabo (+275%), Oradea (+156%) and Sharjah (+101%), figures that reflect relative search spikes rather than visitor totals.
• Survey findings highlight beauty-focused travel, with 32% of Gen Z planning treatments or skincare shopping abroad.
• Solo travel continues to rise, as 56% have traveled alone or intend to, and usage of Skyscanner’s solo-traveler filter climbed 83% over the year.
• German travelers increasingly favor authenticity over mass tourism, with about two-thirds exploring local supermarkets to discover regional products and value.
• Coverage notes new routes and smaller airports influencing choices, while an EU report projects a potential northward shift in summer travel if warming surpasses 2°C.