What the Skift Travel Health Index Signals for 2025


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Asia's growth, live events, and shifts in the short-term rental market are standout trends driving the Skift Travel Health Index.

2024 was a pivotal year for the global travel industry, with strong growth and evolving trends. The Skift Travel Health Index: November 2024 Highlights alone showed a 9% gain in global travel performance.

What can the performance tell us about the coming year? Here are three trends we're tracking.

1. Asia's Rise

Asia's emergence as a global travel powerhouse, fueled by pent-up demand and relaxed travel restrictions, has contributed to the overall growth of the global travel industry. All countries have shown growth compared