Travel Tuesday: Trends and discounts in the travel industry

Travel Tuesday, a commercial event focused on travel deals, is gaining momentum as consumers shift spending from material goods toward experiential travel. Originating in 2017 after the travel platform Hopper identified a surge in flight bookings the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the United States, the trend is now expanding internationally.

During this period, travelers can find discounts on airline tickets, hotel accommodations, vacation packages, and car rentals. Airlines typically begin announcing sales on Monday evenings, with significant savings of approximately 15% to 25% often available on Tuesday morning. For 2026, Travel Tuesday is scheduled for December 1.