Luxury Travel Market

Luxury Travel Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Luxury Travel Tour (Customized & Private Vacations , Safari & Adventure , Cruises, Yachting And Small Ship Expeditions , Celebration Journeys, Culinary Travel) By Age (Millenial, Genrationx , Baby Boomer) Forecast Period (2024-2031)

Published: Mar 2024 | Report Code: OMR2028224 | Category : Digital Media | Delivery Format: /

Luxury Travel market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period (2024-2031). Journey that is very expensive or lavish in character and often offers a unique experience and high degree of comfort. Travelers are looking to create their own unique experiences through flexible itineraries that combine entertainment as well as relaxation.

global luxury travel market dynamics

Market Dynamics

Growth of  Disposable Income

The growth in disposable income among the wealthy population has a direct influence on the luxury travel sector. People have more money to spend, thus they are more likely to engage in luxury vacation experiences.

Growth of online booking platforms

Globally, The internet boom, convenience, competitive deals, vast choices, and mobile tech advancements are fueling the online travel booking market's global dominance. Platforms offer a one-stop shop for trip planning, saving time and offering personalized travel experiences for all.For instance in October 2023 Mastercard and Agoda expand partnership to drive innovation and efficiency in B2B payments for the travel industry which leads to to make payment during Travel conviently.

Market Segmentation

Our in-depth analysis of the global Luxury Travel market includes the following segments by Travel tour,By Age:

  • Based on type, the market is sub-segmented into Customized and Private Vacation, Safari and Adventure , Cruise Yachting and Small ShipsExpenditions , Celebration Journey and Culinary Travel.
  • Based on Age, the market is bifurcated intoMillenial ,GenrationZ , Baby boomers.
  • Luxury Travel Tour is Projected to Emerge as the Largest Segment
  • Based on the luxury tour Travel, the global Luxury Travel market is sub-segmented intoCustomized and Private Vacation, Safari and Adventure , Cruise Yachting and Small Ships Expenditions , Celebration Journey and Culinary Travel.Among these, Safari and Adventure sub-segment is expected to hold the largest share of the market. The primary factor supporting the segment's growth due to trend among travelers to seek more immersive & exciting experiences. Adventure safaris offer activities such as trekking, canoeing, mountain biking, and even diving with sharks, which appeal to adventure enthusiasts.

Millenialand  GenrationZ Sub-segment to Hold a Considerable Market Share

Younger travelers, Generation Z and Millennials, demand individualized luxury experiences and rely significantly on travel agents. They prefer internet booking but also need advisers for real-time itinerary management. Peace of mind, problem solving, and handling intricate travel logistics are all compelling reasons to use agents.Instance On January 2023 Gen Z and Millennials, who demand individualized luxury travel, rely significantly on travel agencies (96% use) for advice while still preferring internet booking (64% use OTAs). They enjoy the peace of mind, problem-solving, and itinerary management provided by agents, especially given their increased security concerns (82%), and preference for one point payment (60%). 

Regional Outlook

The globalLuxury Travelmarket is further segmented based on geography including North America (the US, and Canada), Europe (UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Rest of Asia), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America). 

European countries to invest in Luxury Travel 

  • Germany, France and the UK are leading markets by tour in luxury tourism. 
  • Hyatt announces worldwide expansion of premium offering. The growth, which includes famous brands such as Park Hyatt and Thompson Hotels, meets the increasing demands of travel in the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Malaysia, as well as Thompson Hotels' development in Europe (Austria and Italy).

Global Luxury Travel Market Growth by Region 2024-2031

global luxury travel market growth, by region

Europe Holds Major Market Share

Europe is a major source market for the luxury tourism segment. Luxury tourism is more than just staying in five-star hotels.Global outbound tourism continues to recover well, reaching 84% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of July 2023. Germany and the UK are the largest European markets,It is also about exciting travel experiences in new destinations. Younger wealthy consumers will drive growth in this segment because they put experiences before material possessions. Germany, France and the UK are leading markets for luxury tourism. Bucket-list travel and meaningful experiences are important trends to be aware of in the sector.

Apart from this, there is an increase in the number of travellersin Europe region which is further propelling the regional market growth.In February 2022, the Commission approved its 'Transition Pathway for Tourism' strategy. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the new EU industrial policy emphasised the importance of strengthening tourist sector resilience and accelerating digital and green transformations. The transition route highlighted 27 areas for initiatives to support the green and digital transitions, as well as to strengthen the EU tourist industry. In response to this strategy, the Council approved the 'EU agenda for tourism 2030' in December 2022. The agenda was divided into five major areas: green and digital transitions, resilience and inclusiveness, skills and assistance, and governance and policy-enabling framework, each with its own set of activities

Market Players Outlook

global luxury travel market players outlook

*Note: Major Players Sorted in No Particular Order.

The major companies serving the global Luxury Travelmarket includeAbsolute Travel and Tours Ltd., Butterfield and Robinson Inc., Classic Journeys LLC, Exodus Travels Ltd., G Adventures, Among others. The market players are increasingly focusing on business expansion and product development by applying strategies such as collaborations, mergers, and acquisitions to stay competitive in the market.For instance on febuary 2024 Cheval Collection, recognized for its luxurious apartments in prime locations, has partnered with Nest Seekers International to increase its presence in the US market. Nest Seekers has a strong digital presence, with 3 million yearly visitors and a mobile app, making them an ideal partner for Cheval Collection's 803 apartments in London, Edinburgh, and Dubai, with more locations launching in Glasgow soon. 

The Report Covers

  • Market value data analysis of 2023and forecast to 2031.
  • Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
  • Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
  • Key companies operating in the global Luxury Travelmarket. Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, and relevant news is also available in the report.
  • Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
  • Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.

1.     Report Summary

Current Industry Analysis and Growth Potential Outlook

1.1. Research Methods and Tools

1.2. Market Breakdown

1.2.1. By Segments

1.2.2. By Region

2. Market Overview and Insights

2.1. Scope of the Report

2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends

2.2.1. Key Findings

2.2.2. Recommendations

2.2.3. Conclusion

3. Competitive Landscape

3.1. Key Company Analysis

3.2. Abercrombie & Kent USA LLC.

3.2.1. Overview

3.2.2. Financial Analysis

3.2.3. SWOT Analysis

3.2.4. Recent Developments

3.3. TUI Group

3.3.1. Overview

3.3.2. Financial Analysis

3.3.3. SWOT Analysis

3.3.4. Recent Developments

3.4. Thomascook.in

3.4.1. Overview

3.4.2 Financial Analysis

3.4. SWOT Analysis

3.4.4. Recent Developments

3.5. Key Strategy Analysis

4. Market Segmentation

4.1 Luxury Travel Tour Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

4.1.1.  Customized & Private Vacations

4.1.2. Safari & Adventure

4.1.3. Cruises, Yachting and Small Ship Expeditions

4.1.4. Celebration Journeys

4.1.5. Culinary Travel & Shopping

4.2 Luxury Travel Age-group Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

4.2.1   Millennial

4.2.2   Generation Z

4.2.3   Baby Boomers

5. Regional Analysis

5.1. North America

5.1.1. United States

5.1.2. Canada

5.2. Europe

5.2.1   UK

5.2.2. Germany

5.2.3. Italy

5.2.4. Spain

5.2.5. France

5.2.6. Rest of Europe

5.3.   Asia-Pacific

5.3.1. China

5.3.2. India

5.3.3. Japan

5.3.4. South Korea

5.3.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific

5.4.6. Rest of the World

6. Company Profiles

6.1 Butterfield & Robinson Inc.

6.2 Cox & Kings Ltd.

6.3 Scott Dunn Ltd.

6.4 Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC

6.5 Lindblad Expeditions

6.6 Geographic Expeditions, Inc.

6.7 Micato Safari

6.8 Travels Limited

6.9 Travel Edge (Canada) Inc

6.10 Travacoa

6.11 SOTC Travel Services

6.12 Wilderness Travel

6.13 Omega Travel World

1. GLOBAL LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY LUXURY TRAVEL TOUR, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

2. GLOBAL LUXURY TRAVEL for Customized & Private Vacations MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

3. GLOBAL LUXURY TRAVEL for Safari & Adventure MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

4. GLOBAL LUXURY TRAVEL for Celebration Journeys MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

5. GLOBAL LUXURY TRAVEL for Culinary Travel MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

6. GLOBAL LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY Age, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

7. GLOBAL LUXURY TRAVEL FOR MILLENNIAL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION,2023-2031($ MILLION)

8. GLOBAL LUXURY TRAVEL FOR Generation ZMARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

9. GLOBAL LUXURY TRAVEL FOR BABY BOOMERS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

10. GLOBAL LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION

11. NORTH AMERICAN LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

12. NORTH AMERICAN LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

13. NORTH AMERICAN LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY AGE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

14. NORTH AMERICAN LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TRAVEL TOUR, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

15. EUROPEAN LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

16. EUROPEAN LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

17. EUROPEAN LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY AGE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

18. EUROPEAN LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TRAVEL TOUR, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

19. ASIA-PACIFIC LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

20. ASIA-PACIFIC LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

21. ASIA-PACIFIC LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY AGE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

22. ASIA-PACIFIC LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TRAVEL TOUR, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

23. REST OF THE WORLD LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

24. REST OF THE WORLD LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

25. REST OF THE WORLD LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY AGE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

26. REST OF THE WORLD LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY LUXURY TRAVEL TOUR, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

1. GLOBAL LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET SHARE BYCustomized & Private Vacations ,2023 VS 2031 (%)

2. GLOBAL LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)

3. GLOBAL LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET SHARE BY SAFARI AND ADVENTURE, 2023 VS 2031 (%)

4. GLOBAL LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET SHARE BY CRUISES, YACHTING AND SMALL SHIP EXPEDITIONS, 2023 VS 2031 (%)

5. GLOBAL LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET SHARE BY CELEBRATIONJOURNEY, 2023 VS 2031 (%)

6. GLOBAL LUXURY TRAVEL FOR MILLENNIAL SHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)

7.GLOBAL LUXURY TRAVEL FOR BABY BOOMERS DRIVEN MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)

8. GLOBAL LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET FOR GENRATION Z SHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)

9. US LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

10. CANADA LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

11. UK LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

12. FRANCE LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

13. GERMANY LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

14. ITALY LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

15. SPAIN LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

16. REST OF EUROPE LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

17. INDIA LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

18. CHINA LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

19. JAPAN LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

20. SOUTH KOREA LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

21. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

22. LATIN AMERICA LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)

23. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)