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ABTA’s Travel Trends for 2025: ‘Loving Long-Haul’, ‘Baecations’, ‘Five-Star Fans’ and More
Turkish Airlines Sets World Record for Flying to Most Countries
TURKISH Airlines has been recognised by Guinness World Records™ for flying to more countries than any other carrier – a record that Türkiye’s national flag airline has unofficially held since 2012. The record certificate for “Most Countries Flown to by an Airline” was presented at Santiago Arturo Merino Benz International Airport. Based
on Guinness World
Records™ evaluation criteria, Turkish Airlines operates flights to a record 120 countries – reflecting the carrier’s active routes for the past 12 months. When including temporarily suspended routes and the inaugural flight to Chile, Turkish Airlines’ flight network now spans 131 countries.
WHEN it comes to travel in 2025, ABTA says more people are looking to expand their horizons with trips to more far flung and less familiar destinations. That’s according to ABTA’s new report, Travel Trends for 2025, which shows that more than a third (34.2%) of people are planning
to visit long-
haul locations outside of Europe and North America (up from 28.2% last year).
Asia is the continent set to welcome the biggest year-on-year rise in visitors,
with
one in 10 (11%) people planning to travel there in the year ahead (up from 8.9% the year before). Japan, Thailand, India and China are among the top locations that people plan to visit. Africa and Oceania are also set for a significant rise in visitors, welcoming 7% (up from 5.1%) and 6% (up from 4.3%)
respectively, with the latter being driven largely by plans to travel to Australia. ABTA’s research also suggests that many trips in 2025 may be ‘baecations’, as people are increasingly choosing to travel with their partners - or baes - over anyone else. 44% of travellers said they went on holiday with their significant other in the past 12 months, up from 40% the year before. It’s not just couples without children who are travelling in twos, 29% of parents treated themselves to a baecation in the past 12 months, up from 21% last year. ABTA predicts that five- star stays will also be big next year, particularly for Gen Z.
More than one in five (22%) of Gen Z say they’re planning to spend more on their holidays next year so they can upgrade their accommodation, compared with 14% of Millennials, 11% of Baby Boomers
Ryanair To Take Delivery of New 737 Aircraft
and 8% of Gen X. It follows on from an increase in Gen
Zs taking five star trips this year - 47% of this group said they stayed in five-star accommodation when holidaying abroad this past year (up from 37% the year before). That compares with the overall average of 35% of people who went on a holiday abroad stayed in five-star accommodation, which had also increased, up from 30% the year before.
These top trends for 2025 were released at ABTA’s annual Travel Trends conference alongside a variety of the latest industry insights from other speakers. Graeme Buck, Director of Communications at ABTA - The Travel Association, said: “More people are looking to travel abroad
in 2025, and our report shows that many are looking for new experiences. “Our advice for anyone thinking of going away is to speak to an ABTA travel agent or tour operator. They are experts at turning people’s plans into their ideal break and can offer any support or guidance needed along the way.”
United Integrates Apple’s New Share Item Location Feature for AirTag
Disneyland Paris Unveils “Disney Tales of Magic”
Nighttime Spectacular DISNEYLAND Paris has unveiled a new nighttime spectacular, “Disney Tales of Magic,” that will transport visitors into the most enchanting Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios stories, delivering an emotionally moving experience. Since the debut of Disney Dreams!® and Disney Illuminations, these evening performances have become synonymous with iconic entertainment,
creating must-see moments for guests.
Staying true to its artistic expertise, Disneyland Paris pushes the boundaries of innovation and creativity by incorporating, for the very first time at this park, Main Street, U.S.A. at the heart of the stage. With this new creation, Disneyland Paris blends storytelling and cutting-edge technology to offer a truly magical and connective experience. ‘DISNEY TALES OF MAGIC’: AN
INNOVATIVE AND IMMERSIVE NIGHTTIME SPECTACULAR AT THE HEART OF DISNEYLAND PARIS Starting 10th January 2025, Disneyland Paris unveil an innovative new spectacular, leveraging its unique expertise to immerse guests into a truly unique sensory journey through some of the most beloved stories from Disney Animation and Pixar. With “Disney Tales of Magic”, guests experience a thrilling and emotional story as Main Street, U.S.A. seamlessly integrates into the show’s staging, blending harmoniously with the breathtaking projections on Sleeping Beauty Castle. Through 20 super bright high-definition projectors
LED video cleverly hidden UNITED
RYANAIR have confirmed that it will take delivery of up to 29 new Boeing 737 aircraft in 2025 – a $3 billion investment in new aircraft technology that will create over 2,000 new jobs for highly paid aviation professionals in Europe. Ryanair’s new B737 aircraft, which cut CO2 emissions by 16% and noise by 40% (while carrying 4% more passengers), will be allocated to efficient, low-cost airports in EU countries where Govts
are stimulating aviation growth, like Sweden, Italy, Spain, and Poland. Ryanair’s Head of Comms, Jade Kirwan said: “Ryanair is on track to take delivery of 29 new Boeing 737 aircraft in 2025. This additional capacity will enable Ryanair to grow our passengers from 200m in 2024 to 210m in 2025, and create 2,000 new jobs for highly paid aviation professionals at many of Europe’s most efficient, low-cost airports.”
have announced the
integration of Apple’s new Share Item Location feature for AirTag into its mobile app, a move that’s expected to drive a much-improved customer service experience for the fewer than 1% of customers whose bags arrive on a later flight. Now available with iOS 18.2*, Apple’s
Share Item Location feature enables United customers everywhere who travel with an AirTag or Find My network accessory to privately,
securely, and
seamlessly share the accessory location with the airline’s customer service team to help locate their luggage in the event that it is mishandled.
along Main Street, U.S.A, the space will be transformed into an enchanting setting at times, becoming a grand ballroom where Cinderella and Prince Charming waltz under the stars, a colourful Colombian village brought to life by the magic of the Madrigal family, rows of vibrant emotion- filled memory spheres inside Riley’s mind, and many more iconic Disney Animation and Pixar worlds. SPRING WILL COME ALIVE WITH MUSIC AS DISNEYLAND PARIS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST-EVER DISNEY MUSIC FESTIVAL Beginning 19th April 2025, Disneyland
Paris will celebrate the magic of music with its first-ever Disney Music Festival, running through until 7th September 2025. This festival will enhance guests’ experiences throughout their day at Disneyland Park, offering unforgettable musical moments. All across the Park, venues will come alive with melodies, concerts, and shows that reflect the rich, diverse musical worlds of Disney and Pixar.
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