(Lebanon, NH – November 24, 2025) — Travelers are prioritizing longer, more immersive trips over quick getaways — and many are avoiding crowded destinations in favor of slower, more meaningful experiences, according to the latest Global Rescue Traveler Safety & Sentiment Survey. The findings reveal clear differences between men and women and between US and non-US respondents, in how they plan, pace and experience their travel.

The preference for extended stays is dominant among travelers worldwide. Seven in ten respondents (70%) say they prefer fewer, longer trips rather than frequent, shorter ones. Women are leading this trend, with 75% choosing extended stays compared to 68% of men. US travelers also lean slightly more toward longer trips (71%) than their non-US counterparts (68%), reflecting a growing desire to slow down and spend more time in one destination.

That slower approach aligns with travelers’ shifting attitudes toward FOMO — the “fear of missing out” — and JOMO, the “joy of missing out.” More than a third of respondents (35%) identify with JOMO, emphasizing deeper, more intentional experiences over seeing as many sights as possible. Nearly half (48%) say they strike a balance between the two. Women are more likely than men to favor that balance, with 53% reporting a mix of JOMO and FOMO compared to 47% of men. Non-US travelers lean slightly more JOMO (36%) than US travelers (35%), while men are more likely than women to say neither term fits their style (12% vs. 5%).

Crowd avoidance is also shaping travel decisions for the year ahead. Nearly three-quarters of respondents (73%) say they plan to intentionally avoid crowded or tourist-heavy destinations. Non-US travelers are the most cautious, with 78% reporting plans to steer clear of heavily visited places compared to 72% of US respondents. Men are slightly more likely than women to avoid crowds (75% vs. 68%), while women are more likely to say their decisions depend on specific destinations or timing.

Together, the findings reveal a post-pandemic travel mindset that values time, space and depth. “Longer trips, slower pacing and selective destination choices are replacing the old drive to see it all,” said Dan Richards, CEO of The Global Rescue Companies and member of the US Travel and Tourism Advisory Board at the US Department of Commerce. “For travelers and travel providers alike, the new priority is not about checking off lists — it’s about creating meaningful connections and avoiding the crowds along the way.”

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For more information, contact: Bill McIntyre | Email: bmcintyre@globalrescue.com | Phone: +1 202.560.1195

About the Global Rescue Traveler Sentiment and Safety Survey

Global Rescue, the leading travel risk and crisis response provider, surveyed more than 1,500 current and former members between October 7–13, 2025. The respondents revealed a variety of behaviors, attitudes and preferences regarding current and future travel.

About Global Rescue

Global Rescue is 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. The organization 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 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.