May 2025 travel data shows mostly stable levels compared to last year, though visits from Canada are starting to decline in the national data. Overall travel spending, domestic and overseas air travel, and hotel demand all changed by 3% or less year-over-year. National park visits fell nearly 6% versus last year, continuing a four-month downward trend.
Similar to April, current economic data and sentiment indicators present a mixed picture. Leisure and Hospitality jobs continued to grow while overall unemployment remained flat. Consumer sentiment ticked up after months of decline but remains significantly lower than last year. Although consumers express concern about future economic conditions, surveys show travel remains a priority. Travel prices remain attractive—U.S. Travel’s Travel Price Index reported costs were 0.6% lower in May than a year ago, driven by lower airfare and gas prices. Inflation in travel remains below the broader economy.
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Supporting Data Providers
- AirDNA
- Future Partners
- Longwoods International
- National Park Service
- Northstar Meetings Group
- Simpleview
- Tempest
- TransUnion
- TSA
- U.S. Department of Commerce
- Airline Data Inc.
- MMGY
- National Travel and Tourism Office
- Oxford Economics
- STR
- Tourism Economics
- TravelClick, an Amadeus Company
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics