GITNUXREPORT 2025

Customer Experience In The Tourism Industry Statistics

Personalized, seamless digital experiences boost customer loyalty and revenue.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Key Statistics

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70% of travelers are more likely to recommend a tourism brand after a positive experience

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48% of customers have abandoned a booking due to poor customer support

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66% of tourists feel that loyalty programs enhance their overall experience

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69% of travel companies agree that customer feedback directly impacts their service improvements

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77% of tourists prefer to book through online platforms rather than travel agents

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56% of tourists say their satisfaction is influenced by the quality of local customer service

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88% of travelers recommend a tourism brand after a positive experience

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77% of tourists are more likely to return to a destination with a high-quality digital experience

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77% of customers are more loyal to brands that actively seek and respond to feedback

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79% of customers are more likely to revisit a destination if they had a seamless digital experience

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73% of travelers prefer contactless payments for safety and convenience

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65% of travelers abandon their booking if the website lacks a user-friendly interface

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85% of tourists use mobile devices to plan and book trips

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73% of travelers say they are more likely to visit a destination that provides seamless digital experiences

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67% of travelers want to communicate with tourism providers via messaging apps

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91% of travelers would use virtual reality to preview travel destinations

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52% of tourists prefer self-service options like kiosks and mobile check-ins

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81% of tourism companies plan to increase investment in customer experience technology in the next year

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70% of tourists use at least one travel-related app during their trip

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58% of customers share their travel experiences on social media, impacting brand reputation

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82% of hotel guests are more likely to stay with a hotel that offers mobile check-in/out

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52% of travel businesses plan to implement AI-powered chatbots to improve customer service

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61% of tourists would participate in virtual or augmented reality experiences

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69% of travelers say ease of finding information online improves their overall satisfaction

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55% of tourists prefer to communicate with tourism providers via messaging rather than traditional channels

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65% of tourists say their overall satisfaction is impacted by the ease of navigation on booking websites

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60% of tourists use online chat support to resolve issues during their trip

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71% of tourism businesses are investing in digital transformation to enhance customer engagement

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87% of hotel guests expect reliable Wi-Fi as a standard amenity

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74% of tourists are likely to share their positive experiences on social media if prompted by a brand

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55% of tourists say that virtual tours influence their decision to visit a destination

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86% of customers are willing to pay more for a better customer experience in the tourism industry

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78% of travelers say personalized experiences significantly influence their booking choices

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62% of tourism companies believe data analytics improves customer experience

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78% of hotel guests are more loyal to hotels that personalize their stay experience

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80% of travelers expect personalized communications from tourism brands

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74% of travelers want to receive timely and relevant offers during their trip

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46% of tourists feel that personalized content enhances their travel experience

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72% of hospitality companies believe that improving customer experience directly increases revenue

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84% of visitors say that a memorable customer experience influences their recommendation to others

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54% of travelers believe that loyalty programs should be more personalized and rewarding

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69% of travelers feel that real-time updates about their trip improve satisfaction

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63% of travel companies see customer experience as a key differentiator in competitive markets

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58% of tourists prefer to receive digital itineraries personalized to their interests

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67% of travelers want access to local insights and tips during their trip through digital channels

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47% of travelers have experienced frustration due to inconsistent service quality across multiple channels

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79% of hotel guests expect personalized experiences based on their history and preferences

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59% of tourists prefer eco-friendly and sustainable tourism options

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68% of tourists seek authentic local experiences, impacting customer satisfaction

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54% of travelers read online reviews before choosing a destination or service

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59% of customers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations

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75% of travelers cite ease of access to information as a critical factor for choosing travel services

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69% of tourists are influenced by social media when selecting a destination

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64% of travelers consider customer reviews more trustworthy than advertising

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83% of travelers use social media to share their travel experiences, influencing peers' decisions

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80% of travelers select accommodations based on reviews and ratings

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Key Highlights

  • 86% of customers are willing to pay more for a better customer experience in the tourism industry
  • 78% of travelers say personalized experiences significantly influence their booking choices
  • 70% of travelers are more likely to recommend a tourism brand after a positive experience
  • 65% of travelers abandon their booking if the website lacks a user-friendly interface
  • 85% of tourists use mobile devices to plan and book trips
  • 62% of tourism companies believe data analytics improves customer experience
  • 54% of travelers read online reviews before choosing a destination or service
  • 59% of customers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations
  • 73% of travelers say they are more likely to visit a destination that provides seamless digital experiences
  • 78% of hotel guests are more loyal to hotels that personalize their stay experience
  • 67% of travelers want to communicate with tourism providers via messaging apps
  • 91% of travelers would use virtual reality to preview travel destinations
  • 52% of tourists prefer self-service options like kiosks and mobile check-ins

In an industry where 86% of travelers are willing to pay more for a superior experience, mastering personalized, seamless, and tech-driven customer service has become the ultimate game-changer for tourism brands aiming to stand out.

Customer Preferences and Loyalty

  • 70% of travelers are more likely to recommend a tourism brand after a positive experience
  • 48% of customers have abandoned a booking due to poor customer support
  • 66% of tourists feel that loyalty programs enhance their overall experience
  • 69% of travel companies agree that customer feedback directly impacts their service improvements
  • 77% of tourists prefer to book through online platforms rather than travel agents
  • 56% of tourists say their satisfaction is influenced by the quality of local customer service
  • 88% of travelers recommend a tourism brand after a positive experience
  • 77% of tourists are more likely to return to a destination with a high-quality digital experience
  • 77% of customers are more loyal to brands that actively seek and respond to feedback
  • 79% of customers are more likely to revisit a destination if they had a seamless digital experience
  • 73% of travelers prefer contactless payments for safety and convenience

Customer Preferences and Loyalty Interpretation

In an era where nearly 80% of travelers prioritize seamless digital interactions, customized loyalty perks, and responsive customer support, tourism brands that neglect these elements risk losing both reputation and repeat business in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Digital Engagement and Technology Adoption

  • 65% of travelers abandon their booking if the website lacks a user-friendly interface
  • 85% of tourists use mobile devices to plan and book trips
  • 73% of travelers say they are more likely to visit a destination that provides seamless digital experiences
  • 67% of travelers want to communicate with tourism providers via messaging apps
  • 91% of travelers would use virtual reality to preview travel destinations
  • 52% of tourists prefer self-service options like kiosks and mobile check-ins
  • 81% of tourism companies plan to increase investment in customer experience technology in the next year
  • 70% of tourists use at least one travel-related app during their trip
  • 58% of customers share their travel experiences on social media, impacting brand reputation
  • 82% of hotel guests are more likely to stay with a hotel that offers mobile check-in/out
  • 52% of travel businesses plan to implement AI-powered chatbots to improve customer service
  • 61% of tourists would participate in virtual or augmented reality experiences
  • 69% of travelers say ease of finding information online improves their overall satisfaction
  • 55% of tourists prefer to communicate with tourism providers via messaging rather than traditional channels
  • 65% of tourists say their overall satisfaction is impacted by the ease of navigation on booking websites
  • 60% of tourists use online chat support to resolve issues during their trip
  • 71% of tourism businesses are investing in digital transformation to enhance customer engagement
  • 87% of hotel guests expect reliable Wi-Fi as a standard amenity
  • 74% of tourists are likely to share their positive experiences on social media if prompted by a brand
  • 55% of tourists say that virtual tours influence their decision to visit a destination

Digital Engagement and Technology Adoption Interpretation

In an era where 85% of travelers turn to mobile devices for planning and 91% are eager to preview destinations via virtual reality, it's clear that seamless digital experiences are no longer a luxury but the compass guiding tourism success — unless your website is as user-friendly as a maze, risking losing over half of potential bookings before they even rise from the virtual scroll.

Personalization and Customer Experience

  • 86% of customers are willing to pay more for a better customer experience in the tourism industry
  • 78% of travelers say personalized experiences significantly influence their booking choices
  • 62% of tourism companies believe data analytics improves customer experience
  • 78% of hotel guests are more loyal to hotels that personalize their stay experience
  • 80% of travelers expect personalized communications from tourism brands
  • 74% of travelers want to receive timely and relevant offers during their trip
  • 46% of tourists feel that personalized content enhances their travel experience
  • 72% of hospitality companies believe that improving customer experience directly increases revenue
  • 84% of visitors say that a memorable customer experience influences their recommendation to others
  • 54% of travelers believe that loyalty programs should be more personalized and rewarding
  • 69% of travelers feel that real-time updates about their trip improve satisfaction
  • 63% of travel companies see customer experience as a key differentiator in competitive markets
  • 58% of tourists prefer to receive digital itineraries personalized to their interests
  • 67% of travelers want access to local insights and tips during their trip through digital channels
  • 47% of travelers have experienced frustration due to inconsistent service quality across multiple channels
  • 79% of hotel guests expect personalized experiences based on their history and preferences

Personalization and Customer Experience Interpretation

With 86% of customers willing to pay a premium for superior experiences and nearly three-quarters craving personalized interactions, the tourism industry’s future hinges on turning data-driven insights into tailored journeys that not only boost loyalty and revenue but also turn memorable moments into word-of-mouth gold—because in travel, the difference between good and unforgettable is personalization.

Sustainable and Authentic Travel Experiences

  • 59% of tourists prefer eco-friendly and sustainable tourism options
  • 68% of tourists seek authentic local experiences, impacting customer satisfaction

Sustainable and Authentic Travel Experiences Interpretation

With 59% of tourists favoring eco-friendly options and 68% craving authentic local experiences, the modern traveler is sending a clear message: sustainable and genuine is the new gold standard in tourism, or risk falling behind.

Travel Planning and Review Behavior

  • 54% of travelers read online reviews before choosing a destination or service
  • 59% of customers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations
  • 75% of travelers cite ease of access to information as a critical factor for choosing travel services
  • 69% of tourists are influenced by social media when selecting a destination
  • 64% of travelers consider customer reviews more trustworthy than advertising
  • 83% of travelers use social media to share their travel experiences, influencing peers' decisions
  • 80% of travelers select accommodations based on reviews and ratings

Travel Planning and Review Behavior Interpretation

In the digital age of tourism, where 54% of travelers scour reviews and a staggering 83% share their experiences online, it’s clear that a glowing review can be as powerful as personal recommendation, turning the click of a mouse into a passport stamp and shaping destinations one post at a time.