Global Travel Trends & Activities Index 2026 — Civitatis
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H1 2026 REPORT

Civitatis Global Activities Index • H1 2026

Data-driven insights into booking behaviors, top destinations, and traveler profiles across B2C and B2B channels.

B2C Direct
B2B Agency
1.2M+
TRAVELERS PER MONTH
+5M
VERIFIED REVIEWS
160+
COUNTRIES
01 — Global Destination Rankings

Global Destination Rankings

Share of total booking volume by world region — H1 2026 actuals vs H2 2026 on-the-books forecast.

H1 Actual
H2 Forecast
H1 Actual · Jan – Jun 2026
1
Southern Europe49.3%
2
Central / Northern Europe30.5%
3
Latin America8.7%
4
North America3.3%
5
Asia3.1%
6
Africa2.7%
7
Middle East1.8%
8
EMEA (Other)0.53%
9
Oceania0.10%
H2 On-The-Books · Jul – Dec 2026
1
Southern Europe44.7%
2
Central / Northern Europe32.3%
3
Latin America9.1%
4
Asia ▲ from #55.3%
5
North America4.7%
6
Africa2.0%
7
Middle East1.4%
8
EMEA (Other)0.28%
9
Oceania0.10%
B2B Agency Channel

Top Countries — B2B

Most-sold destinations via Travel Agencies — H1 actuals vs H2 forecast

H1 2026 — Actual
Rome
1
Italy Italy
19.49%
Barcelona
2
Spain Spain
19.11%
Paris
3
France France
12.81%
4 USA United States 9.45%
5 Brazil Brazil 6.82%
6 Colombia Colombia 4.64%
7 Japan Japan 4.31%
8 Morocco Morocco 3.97%
9 Argentina Argentina 3.71%
10 Dominican Republic Dominican Republic 2.50%
H2 2026 — Forecast
Rome
1
Italy Italy
20.20%
Barcelona
2
Spain Spain
18.23%
New York
3
USA United States
11.62%
4 France France 8.58%
5 UK United Kingdom 6.93%
6 Japan Japan ▲ from #7 4.77%
7 Colombia Colombia 4.16%
8 Brazil Brazil 3.57%
9 Greece Greece 3.43%
10 Mexico Mexico 2.41%
02 — Product & Activity Categorization

Product & Activity Mix

Booking distribution by activity type across B2C vs B2B channels — H1 2026 data.

B2C — Direct Consumer
H1 2026
B2C
81%
Guided
Guided Tours & Free Tours
80.64%
Day Trips & Excursions
7.97%
Attraction Tickets
4.75%
Boat Trips & Cruises
2.80%
Other Categories
Action & Nature0.90%
Food & Wine Tourism0.81%
Shows & Performances0.67%
Additional Services0.49%
Transport & Transfers0.46%
Multi-day Excursions0.29%
Unique Experiences0.09%
Aerial Tours0.07%
B2B — Travel Agencies
H1 2026
B2B
45%
Guided
Guided Tours & Free Tours
45.21%
Day Trips & Excursions
24.39%
Attraction Tickets
15.37%
Boat Trips & Cruises
5.72%
Other Categories
Action & Nature2.74%
Shows & Performances1.64%
Food & Wine Tourism1.38%
Additional Services1.09%
Transport & Transfers0.90%
Multi-day Excursions0.81%
Aerial Tours0.40%
Unique Experiences0.18%
Key Insight — Channel Comparison
B2C Direct
Guided Tours & Free Tours80.64%
Day Trips & Excursions7.97%
Attraction Tickets4.75%
Boat Trips & Cruises2.80%
B2B Agency
Guided Tours & Free Tours45.21%
Day Trips & Excursions24.39%
Attraction Tickets15.37%
Boat Trips & Cruises5.72%
B2C is an overwhelming Guided Tours marketplace (80.64%), while B2B distributes far more evenly — Day Trips (24.39%) and Attraction Tickets (15.37%) carry far greater weight via agency channels.
03 — Booking Habits & Traveler Profiles

Booking Habits & Traveler Profiles

Booking window analysis and traveler segmentation across B2C and B2B channels — H1 2026 data.

Booking Window
How far in advance do travelers book?

B2B agencies book significantly earlier than direct consumers — a structural difference in purchasing behavior.

B2C Direct
26
avg. days in advance
11
median days
Half of direct consumers book with just 11 days to spare — a last-minute profile that favors mobile-first and impulse purchases.
B2B Agency
49
avg. days in advance
31
median days
Half of agency clients book over a month ahead — reflecting itinerary planning cycles and group coordination needs.
Average Booking Lead Time
B2C Direct26 days
B2B Agency49 days
Agencies book 88% earlier than direct consumers on average.
Travelers
H1 2026 Data
Who travels
with Civitatis?
Top B2C Profile
32.21%
Couples
The dominant booking profile in both channels, making couples the primary target for direct digital acquisition.
Traveler Profile Breakdown · H1 2026
Profile Type
B2C
B2B
Couples
32.21%
27.51%
Undefined / Other
24.52%
32.77%
Groups of Friends
15.94%
12.35%
Families (Older Children)
12.53%
13.62%
Solo Travelers
9.59%
7.28%
Families (Young Children)
5.21%
6.37%
Notable Insight
Solo travelers are significantly more represented in B2C (9.59%) vs B2B (7.28%), while Families with Young Children show a higher B2B share (6.37% vs 5.21%) — suggesting agencies curate more family-friendly packages.
Key Takeaways

Five things the data tells us

01
Southern Europe stays #1
49.3% of H1 bookings and 44.7% of H2 on-the-books. Dominant across all channels and periods.
02
Asia climbs in H2
Asia jumps from #5 to #4 in H2 (5.29%), overtaking North America — a seasonal surge worth tracking.
03
B2C is a guided-tour marketplace
80.64% of direct bookings are Guided Tours. B2B is far more diversified across Day Trips and Tickets.
04
Agencies plan 88% earlier
B2B books 49 days ahead on average vs 26 days for B2C — demanding different inventory and pricing strategies.
05
Couples lead both channels
32.21% of B2C and 27.51% of B2B bookings are couples — the primary target for digital acquisition campaigns.
Civitatis
Global Travel Trends & Activities Index 2026 · Data reflects booking records across B2C and B2B channels · Period: H1 Jan–Jun 2026 / H2 Jul–Dec 2026