ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Egypt is once again the fastest-growing international destination for U.S. travelers, but reports show new destinations are on the rise, according to travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth.
Squaremouth reveals new travel trends for the top 5 fastest-growing international destinations.
5 Fastest-Growing International Destinations for U.S. Travelers
- Egypt remains the fastest-growing international destination for the second year in a row with an 84% increase in travelers this year.
- Puerto Rico secures a top 5 spot with a 42% increase, just two years after the impact of Hurricane Maria.
- Portugal returns to the top 5 list after experiencing slow growth in 2018.
- U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Portugal, and Panama have surpassed Morocco, Tanzania, and Colombia as top 5 fastest-growing tourist destinations over last year.
Year Over Year Increase | |
Egypt | + 83.54% |
U.S. Virgin Islands | + 44.30% |
Puerto Rico | + 42.13% |
Portugal | + 40.17% |
Panama | + 32.99% |
Average Trip Cost Increases Slightly
- Trip cost increased less than 2% on average for the top 5 destinations.
- Travelers heading to Egypt saw the highest increase and spent the most on their trips, with an average cost of $5,145.
- Travelers going to Panama spent the least at $3,023.
Average Trip Cost | Year Over Year Change | |
Egypt | $5,145 | + 12.67% |
U.S. Virgin Islands | $3,744 | - 7.04% |
Puerto Rico | $3,086 | + 3.63% |
Portugal | $3,908 | + 8.23% |
Panama | $3,023 | - 8.62% |
All Generations Enjoy Top Destinations
- Millennial travel saw the highest increase in tourism to Panama, more than doubling over last year.
- Egypt saw the highest increases from Gen Z, Baby Boomer, and Silent Generation travelers.
Surprising Decrease for Popular Destinations
- Iceland grew significantly in popularity in 2017 and 2018, however the closure of low cost carrier WOW Airline in March 2019 may have contributed to a 13.28% decline this past year.
- Russia and China also saw a slowdown in growth, decreasing by 4.74% and 4.40% respectively.
Year Over Year Decrease | |
Iceland | - 13.28% |
Russian Federation | - 4.74% |
China | - 4.40% |
Methodology: Data is based on travel insurance policies purchased through Squaremouth.com for travel between 1/1/2019-12/31/2019. Statistics reflect year-over-year changes unless otherwise noted.
ABOUT SQUAREMOUTH
Squaremouth compares travel insurance policies from every major travel insurance provider in the United States. Using Squaremouth's comparison engine and third-party customer reviews, travelers can research and compare insurance products side-by-side. More information can be found at www.squaremouth.com.
Available Topic Expert:
Kasara Morison
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