50+ Statistics on AI in Travel: A Business Owner's Guide

The integration of AI is no longer a future trend but a present-day reality for the travel and hospitality industry. This listicle, built on market research from leading publishers, provides a quick, scannable overview of the most important statistics for any business owner looking to implement or upgrade their AI travel technology.

In This Article:

1. Market Adoption & Growth: Key statistics on the growing market size and adoption rates for AI in travel.

2. Customer Experience & Personalization: Data on how AI-powered personalization drives consumer engagement and satisfaction.

3. Customer Service & Self-Service: Stats showing traveler preferences for AI-driven support and automated self-service options.

4. Marketing & Advertising: Insights into how AI is reshaping ad spending, consumer reach, and engagement metrics.

5. Operational Efficiency & Revenue: Statistics on how AI travel software is being used to increase revenue and streamline back-end operations.

6. Consumer Behavior & Trust: Data on traveler attitudes, confidence, and concerns regarding AI in their travel journey.

7. Booking & Digital Engagement: Statistics on online booking habits, app usage, and digital tool preferences.

8. Sustainability & Overtourism: The numbers behind AI’s role in addressing environmental and community impact.

Market Adoption & Growth

The global market for AI travel technology is experiencing significant growth. Here are the latest numbers on adoption, revenue, and future projections.

• The global AI in tourism market is projected to reach $70.32 billion by 2031. (Openxcell)

• The AI in hospitality market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 30.1% until 2029. (Research and Markets)

• The hospitality AI market grew from $0.15B in 2024 to $0.23B in 2025. (The Business Research Company)

• The market is forecasted to reach $1.44 billion by 2029. (The Business Research Company)

• North America holds a significant revenue share in the AI in travel market. (Insightace Analytic)

• The lodging-accommodation segment held the largest revenue share in 2023. (Openxcell)

• Chatbots and travel bots are forecasted to have the highest market growth rate. (Openxcell)

• The AI in travel market is forecast to reach $2.9T by 2033. (Mize)

• More than 80% of travel companies are hopeful about AI enhancement. (Mize)

Customer Experience & Personalization

AI is at the heart of creating personalized and seamless experiences that today’s travelers demand. These statistics show how AI personalization impacts the customer journey.

• 74% of hotel executives are interested in AI for tailoring services. (Oracle/Skift)

• Behavior-based personalization drives a 142.8% conversion rate. (EMARKETER)

• Personalized itineraries are a top reason for using AI travel planning. (Kantar)

• AI-powered recommendation engines can increase bookings by 10-25%. (Mize)

• 45% of consumers with a $50K+ income use AI for personalized experiences. (Mintel)

• 79% of travellers believe that personalisation is an important aspect of loyalty schemes. (Mintel)

• 38% of US vacation bookers find AI-generated recommendations helpful. (EMARKETER)

Customer Service & Self-Service

Travelers want high-tech, low-touch service. AI-powered tools are meeting this demand by providing instant, efficient, and accessible support.

• AI chatbots handle approximately 80% of customer service interactions. (Mize)

• 73% of travelers prefer hotels with self-service technology. (Oracle/Skift)

• 77% of travelers are interested in automated messaging or chatbots. (Oracle/Skift)

• 86% of US travelers find automated rebooking for delays useful. (EMARKETER)

• AI travel technology can reduce customer wait times by 50%. (Mize)

• Wyndham's chatbot can validate stays and award loyalty points instantly. (Mintel)

• 86% of consumers want clarity on whether they are interacting with AI or a human. (Mintel)

• Just 12% of travelers would support a full machine takeover. (SiteMinder)

• 75% of UK consumers find virtual assistants useful for travel queries. (EMARKETER)

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Marketing & Advertising

AI travel technology is transforming how businesses market to consumers, from ad placement to content creation. These numbers highlight the evolving digital landscape.

• Travel media network ad spend is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.9%. (EMARKETER)

• The Travel Media Network market will reach nearly $3B by 2026. (EMARKETER)

• Travel has the second-highest Meta ad cost-per-click worldwide. (EMARKETER)

• Digital ad spending for travel makes up just 2.5% of the total in 2025. (EMARKETER)

• 71% of travel leaders believe AI will significantly impact the industry. (Mize)

• 89% of travel leaders believe AI is essential for customer relationship management. (Mintel)

• AI helps travel companies create more relevant social media content. (InteleTravel via Mintel)

• AI-driven ad campaigns can predict which audiences are likely to convert. (Mize)

• Expedia is testing a feature that turns Instagram reels into bookable journeys. (Mintel)

Operational Efficiency & Revenue

AI's true power lies in its ability to optimize internal processes. These stats show how AI helps reduce costs, predict demand, and increase profitability.

• Hotels using AI for revenue management see a revenue uptick of 10%. (Mize)

• AI-enhanced revenue management systems can increase RevPAR by 10-15%. (SuperAGI)

• The hotel industry can save approximately $800M annually on maintenance costs. (Global News Wire)

• AI-driven itinerary optimization can reduce emissions by 10-15%. (MSC Cruises via Mintel)

• AI-based dynamic pricing can increase flight occupancy by 2.7%. (Mize)

• An AI tool helps analyze customer feedback to gain insights. (Air France via Mintel)

Consumer Behavior & Trust

Understanding how travelers feel about AI is key. These statistics reveal attitudes on trust, data privacy, and the role of AI versus human interaction.

• A study shows a noteworthy hesitancy towards AI adoption. (Emerald)

• Hesitancy is due to a lack of awareness and understanding. (Emerald)

• 45% of travelers are aware of greenwashing in the travel industry. (Mintel)

• Younger travelers are more willing to try new technologies. (Mintel)

• 81% of UK travelers like to set a budget for daily holiday spending. (Mintel)

• 92% of travelers are open to visiting "destination dupes." (Bank of America)

• 32% of independent travelers avoid packages due to a lack of freedom. (Mintel)

• 45% of travelers use a digital bank for spending abroad. (Mintel)

• 72% of under-35s use a digital bank for spending abroad. (Mintel)

Booking & Digital Engagement

The booking journey is becoming increasingly digital. These stats highlight the importance of mobile-first strategies and the tools travelers prefer to use.

• Digital travel sales in the US will climb steadily through 2028. (EMARKETER)

• US mobile travel app downloads have plateaued. (EMARKETER)

• Mobile bookings are rapidly closing the gap with desktop bookings. (EMARKETER)

• Mobile car rental bookings reached parity with desktop bookings in 2024. (EMARKETER)

• More US travelers use social media apps for planning than travel media sites. (Deloitte)

• Hotel bookings are the top travel-related search in early 2025. (Comscore)

• 49% of passengers prefer bundled fares over a base fare. (Mintel)

• 56% of holidaymakers are open to smart search over predefined filters. (Mintel)

Sustainability & Overtourism

AI is emerging as a tool for addressing the growing concerns around sustainability and the negative impacts of overtourism.

• 66% of travelers are open to paying more for a sustainable airline. (Mintel)

• 70% would pay more for a sustainable accommodation option. (Mintel)

• 71% of holidaymakers want to see sustainability information before booking. (Mintel)

• A ratings scale showing a holiday’s environmental impact interests 30% of travelers. (Mintel)

• Overtourism protests have put off 41% of UK holidaymakers from visiting. (Mintel)

• 86% of travelers want companies to recommend quieter destinations. (Mintel)

• Tourism accounts for roughly 8% of total global carbon emissions. (Mintel)

• 61% of UK adults prefer companies to reduce emissions, not offset them. (Mintel)

• 78% of 16-34 year-olds are willing to support local community projects. (Mintel)

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