Five years after lockdown, data from eDreams Odigeo reveals the pandemic’s enduring impact on travel, alongside emerging trends such as flexible booking, AI-powered experiences and gig-tripping. Olivia Palamountain reports
In order to assess the state of the travel industry post-pandemic, eDreams Odigeo has analysed data from more than 21 million customers and 100 million daily travel searches to identify the key shifts that are defining the sector in 2025 and beyond.
“Five years ago, global travel momentarily halted – an exceptional event after years of continuous and exponential growth. Since then, the industry has not only recovered but is thriving once more,” says Pablo Caspers, chief travel officer at eDreams Odigeo.
“Our analysis reveals enduring behavioural shifts, underscoring travel’s adaptability and strength. After hitting record passenger numbers and a market size of €1.5 trillion in 2024, global travel is positioned for continued success in 2025.”The research…































