The nine hottest travel trends for 2025, from nocturism to Asian holidays

This year beckons with the promise of new destinations, new practices, and new reasons to travel. From AI to sustainability, pop culture to cuisine, wellbeing to starry skies, here are nine themes that will impact where we holiday in the months ahead.

As nocturnal tourism skyrockets in popularity, Iceland is regarded as a top spot for viewing the Northern Lights.

1 Solo-ish social adventures

Group trips for solo adventurers are on the rise. According to Amadeus booking data, solo leisure travel soared by 15.6% in 2023 compared to the previous year, with a further increase expected in 2025. Companies such as G Adventures and Intrepid Travel specialise in small group tours where solo travellers are surrounded by like-minded individuals seeking social adventures.