The State of Trip Planning
Real, cited statistics on how people actually plan trips — from booking timelines to the #1 thing group trips fight about. Every number here is sourced; none of it is ours.
Travelers are taking more trips in 2026
of U.S. travelers booked their summer 2024 flights and hotel 1-3 months before departure
Source: YouGovMoney is the #1 group-trip conflict
CIT Bank and Harris Poll surveyed 2,000+ U.S. adults in May 2026 and found what they call the "Peace Tax."
of group travelers have had a financial conflict on a trip
72% among Gen Z, 54% among Millennials.
Source: CIT Bank / Harris Pollwould overpay their fair share to avoid a money argument — the "Peace Tax"
90% among Gen Z, 86% among Millennials.
Source: CIT Bank / Harris Pollof Gen Z group travelers have ended a relationship over trip money conflict
Source: CIT Bank / Harris PollSplitting costs fairly without the awkward conversation — try the free group budget calculator.
A list is the cheapest thing you can pack
Radical Storage surveyed 1,511 Americans in September 2024 about what they pack and what they leave behind.
say making a packing list means they forget less
72.9% make one before a trip.
Source: Radical Storage$53 of forgotten basics is an avoidable spend — generate a packing list scaled to your trip.
Solo travel is booming — but it's not either/or
projected size of the global solo travel market by 2033
Up from $627B in 2026 — a 14.6% annual growth rate.
Source: Grand View Researchof Millennials and Gen Z said they were planning a solo trip in 2024
Source: American Express 2024 Global Travel Trends Report