Overview

• At the Abta convention in Majorca, UK operators said solo holidays are climbing, with women driving the increase.
• Jules Verne reports solo travellers account for 46% of bookings for next year, with women making up 69% of those customers.
• Explore Worldwide says solo bookings are up 22% year on year, about two‑thirds of each group are travelling solo, and September–October are peak months.
• Barrhead Travel cites one‑person bookings up 31% for river cruises and 20% for touring and adventure versus 2024, while Advantage Travel Partnership reports a double‑digit rise this year.
• Intrepid Travel reports more than 20% growth in UK solo bookings over two years, with women accounting for 62%, often in the 45–60 age range.