(Lebanon, N.H. – December 17, 2024) The world’s most experienced travelers named “On the Road Again” and Willie Nelson as their top travel song and musical artist for the fourth consecutive year, according to the Global Rescue Traveler Sentiment and Safety Survey. Following “On the Road Again” as the favorite traveling song was “Africa” by Toto, “Leaving on a Jet Plane” by John Denver and, making the list for the first time, “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers.

“Listening to music while traveling enhances the experience by reducing stress, uplifting mood, and creating a positive atmosphere, even during challenges like traffic or crowded airports,” said Dan Richards, CEO of The Global Rescue Companies and a member of the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board at the Department of Commerce.

The survey also revealed travelers’ favorite musicians or bands. Nelson topped the list followed by Toto, Jimmy Buffett, Fleetwood Mac, Bill Withers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Vivaldi, Tom Petty, Elton John, Coldplay and ABBA.

The Annual List of Top Songs Inspiring Travel includes perennial favorites like “Take It Easy” by the Eagles, “Vacation” by the Go-Gos, and “Margaritaville” by Buffett, as well as new list entries like “Lose Control” by Teddy Swims and “Around the World” by Daft Punk. You can find the complete list of the top travel-inspiring songs from the past several years here. 

“A carefully curated travel playlist becomes the soundtrack of your journey, enriching each experience as the melodies intertwine with moments to create lasting memories,” said Joseph Lambert, musician and creative design manager for Global Rescue, the world’s leading provider of medical, security, evacuation and travel risk management services. “Traditional music from your destination bridges the local culture, connecting you to its rhythms and stories while sharing cherished. Songs from home can provide comfort or spark meaningful connections with fellow travelers.”

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Contact Bill McIntyre at bmcintyre@globalrescue.com or 202.560.1195 (phone/text) for more information. 

About the Global Rescue Traveler Sentiment and Safety Survey  

Global Rescue, the leading travel risk and crisis response provider, surveyed more than 1,100 current and former members from October 1-20, 2024. The respondents revealed a variety of behaviors, attitudes and preferences regarding current and future travel. 

About Global Rescue  

The Global Rescue Companies are the world’s leading provider of medical, security, evacuation and travel risk management services to enterprises, governments and individuals. Founded in 2004, Global Rescue has exclusive relationships with the Johns Hopkins Emergency Medicine Division of Special Operations and Elite Medical Group. Global Rescue provides best-in-class services that identify, monitor and respond to client medical and security crises. Global Rescue has provided medical and security support to its clients, including Fortune 500 companies, governments and academic institutions, during every globally significant crisis of the last two decades. For more information, visit www.globalrescue.com.