Travelpayouts’ travel radar: Popular destinations for summer 2021

Tiqets

Compared to the pre-covid period, Tiqets sees an increase in demand for outdoor activities and attractions: archeological parks, theme parks, Zoos, gardens, to name a few, and increase in demand for attractions and activities that target local, domestic tourism. To be successful in the travel industry in 2021 it is compelling to be relevant for domestic travelers. 

Tiqets has implemented interesting offers around bundling tickets for different attractions, offering a discount to the users. These are called “Tiqets Exclusive Deals” and can be found on the website. See here an example The Florida Aquarium + ZooTampa or Gatorland Orlando + Kennedy Space Center. 

Popular activities from Tiqets in the US and Canada

• Things to do in New York 
• Things to do in Florida 
• Things to do in California 
• Things to do in British Columbia 
• Things to do in Vancouver 

Best attractions: 

• Universal Studios Orlando 
• One World Observatory
• Empire State Building 
• Georgia Aquarium 
• Houston space center
• Kennedy space center 
• Miami Zoo
• Tampa Zoo 

Popular activities from Tiqets in the UAE, Dubai 

• Burj Khalifa 
• Legoland 
• Motiongate
• Bollywood 
• Dubai Aquarium and Underwater zoo 
• Aquaventure Waterpark
• Dubai Frame 

Watch all things to do in Dubai.

Popular activities from Tiqets in Spain 

• Things to do in Barcelona 
• Things to do in Madrid 
• Things to do in Andalucia 

Best attractions: 

• Barcelona Zoo 
• Banksy exhibition Barcelona 
• Parque Warner Madrid 
• Madrid Zoo Aquarium 
• Alhambra Granada 

Popular activities from Tiqets in the rest of Europe 

• Things to do in Italy 
• Things to do in UK 
• Things to do in France 
• Things to do in Portugal 
• Things to do in the Netherlands 
• Things to do in Belgium 
• Things to do in Germany 

Popular activities from Tiqets in the APAC and Australia 

• Things to do in Singapore 
• Things to do in Japan 

Australia: 

• Things to do in Melbourne 
• Things to do in Sydney 
• Things to do in Gold Coast 

Best Attractions APAC: 

• Universal Studios Singapore 
• SEA Life Melbourne & Sydney 
• Melbourne Star Observation Wheel 
• Gardens by the Bay Singapore 
• Tokyo National Museum (Tiqets exclusive)
• Tokyo National Modern Art Museum (Tiqets exclusive)

Viator

Viator is an online booking platform for incredible experiences around the world. As a TripAdvisor company, Viator has access to the world’s largest selection of high-quality tours and activities from must-do moments to who-knew discoveries.

Popular activities from Viator in the US

• Oahu
• Las Vegas
• Maui
• Savannah
• Miami
• Key West
• New Orleans
• Fort Lauderdale
• Cancun
• Nashville
• New York City

Klook

Klook is an online booking platform for travel services and activities around the world with over 30 million visitors per month. The platform provides clients with seamless booking experiences and covers all kinds of travel services, such as transportation, accommodations, food, tours, activities, SIM cards, and more. It’s possible to book an entire trip on the Klook platform, no matter where your destination is!

Popular activities from Klook in the US

• Universal Orlando Multi-Day Ticket
• Universal Orlando Resort Ticket
• Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex 1 Day Ticket Orlando
• Gatorland Entry Ticket Orlando
• Wild Florida Admission Packages

So far, the restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic affect all European countries. If the restrictions are eased, it is likely that one of the few destinations that travelers would be able to visit will be Dubai. Klook has collected the top activities that are popular in Dubai for European audiences.

Popular activities from Klook in Dubai 

• Burj Khalifa Observation Deck with Dubai Aquarium & More
• Skydive Dubai Experience
• Atlantis Aquaventure Water Park
• IMG Worlds of Adventure
• Desert Safari Experience in Dubai with BBQ Dinner
• Bollywood, Motiongate, and Legoland Tickets at Dubai Parks and Resorts

Also, transfers from the airport are popular in both Europe and the UAE.

GetYourGuide

GetYourGuide is a platform used for booking tours, excursions, and other travel activities around the world. The service has been operating since 2009 and offers all types of entertainment: from museums and theaters to gastronomic tours and safaris.

Popular activities from GetYourGuide in the US

Hawaii

1. Maui: Myths of Maui Luau with All-Inclusive Buffet
2. Maui: 5-Hour Snorkel with optional SNUBA in Molokini Crater
3. Maui: 5-Hour Snorkel with optional SNUBA in Molokini Crater
4. Maui: 5-Hour Snorkel with optional SNUBA in Molokini Crater
5. Maui: 5-Hour Snorkel with optional SNUBA in Molokini Crater
6. Maui: Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkel with Deli Lunch
7. Oahu: Ka Moana Luau at Sea Life Park with Dinner & Show
8. Oahu: Ka Moana Luau at Sea Life Park with Dinner & Show
9. Oahu: North Shore Zip Line Adventure with Farm Tour
10. Maui: Molokini Snorkel & Performance Sail with Lunch

Jackson

1. Grand Teton and Yellowstone 4 Day 3 Night Wildlife Tour
2. Jackson: Yellowstone Old Faithful, Lower Loop & Wildlife
3. Yellowstone National Park: 2-Day Guided Tour with Lunches
4. Grand Teton National Park: 4-Hour Wildlife Safari Adventure
5. Jackson Hole Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight
6. Grand Teton National Park: Full-Day Tour with Boat Ride
7. Full-Day Yellowstone Lower Loop Tour from Jackson, Wyoming
8. From Jackson: Grand Teton & Yellowstone 2-Day 1-Night Tour
9. From Jackson: Yellowstone Day Tour Including Entrance Fee
10. Jackson: Snake River Class 2-3 Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Las Vegas

1. Las Vegas Strip: The High Roller at The LINQ Ticket
2. Las Vegas: Grand Canyon West Bus Tour with Optional Skywalk
3. Las Vegas: Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam & Route 66 Tour
4. Antelope & Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce & Monument Valley
5. Las Vegas to Bryce and Zion National Park Tour with Lunch
6. Helicopter Flight at Night over the Las Vegas Strip
7. Las Vegas: 30+ Attractions All-Inclusive City Pass
8. Grand Canyon National Park – South Rim with Snacks & Lunch
9. Las Vegas: Grand Canyon West Rim and Hoover Dam VIP Tour
10. Las Vegas: Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend VIP Day Tour

San Francisco

1. Napa Valley Hot Air Balloon Adventure
2. San Francisco: Waterfront Guided Tour and Alcatraz Ticket
3. San Francisco Zoo Admission Ticket
4. San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise
5. San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off: Classic, Premium or Deluxe
6. San Francisco: Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias Hike
7. Straight to the Gate: Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise
8. From San Francisco: Cedar Lodge 2-Day Yosemite Park Tour
9. San Francisco: Alcatraz Tickets and Chinatown Walking Tour
10. GoCar Tour: Golden Gate Bridge & Lombard Loop

Orlando

1. Kennedy Space Center: Admission Skip the Ticket Line
2. Orlando: Wild Florida Everglades Airboat & Wildlife Park
3. SeaWorld Orlando: Park Admission Ticket
4. Orlando: Kennedy Space Center Visit with Options
5. Kennedy Space Center Tour and Dine with an Astronaut
6. Kennedy Space Center with Transportation from Orlando
7. Orlando: SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium
8. Kennedy Space Center Day Trip with Transport from Orlando
9. From Orlando: Kennedy Space Center Ultimate Space Pass
10. Orlando: Kennedy Space Center and Airboat Tour

Popular activities from GetYourGuide in Europe

London

1. London: Harry Potter Warner Brothers Studio Tour & Transfers
2. Harry Potter: Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transfer
3. From London: Ticket to Harry Potter Warner Brothers Studio with Tran
4. Harry Potter: Warner Bros. Studio Tour from King’s Cross
5. London: Climb The Roof of The O2 Arena
6. London Dinner Cruise
7. London: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tour
8. Warner Bros. Studio London: Tour with Coach Transfers
9. Harry Potter Studio Tour & Oxford Day Tour from London
10. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: The Dare Skywalk Experience

Cyclades

1. Santorini: Private Romantic Catamaran Cruise
2. Helicopter Transfer between Mykonos & Santorini
3. Santorini Platinum: Luxurious Small Group Catamaran Cruise
4. Santorini: 4-Hour Small Group Wine Tasting Tour
5. Santorini: Small Group Cruise by Luxury Catamaran
6. Santorini: Luxurious Private Cruise on a Motor Yacht
7. Santorini: 7-Hour Private Catamaran Cruise with Food & Drink
8. Santorini: Private Catamaran Sailing with BBQ Meal & Drinks
9. Santorini: Private 5-Hr Day or Sunset Cruise with Catamaran
10. Santorini: Morning or Sunset Cruise with Food & Drinks

Omio 

Omio is a travel platform for searching and booking trains, buses, and flights across Europe. The affiliate reward: 6% commission on all on-site sales. Omio gave us statistics about the most popular routes.

Discover Cars

Discover Cars allows customers to compare the offers of both large international companies and local ones. Therefore, the website always has competitive prices and a huge selection. Discover Cars’ major partners are Avis, Hertz, Alamo, Dollar, Thrifty, National, and Sixt.

Popular countries and cities where cars are rented

Eatwith

Eatwith is an online platform offering the world’s largest selection of culinary experiences and connecting foodies and travelers with local hosts from over 130 countries. Guests can attend all kinds of cooking classes and workshops from the comfort of their homes and invite friends to reconnect.

Popular activities from Eatwith in Greece

• Greek barbecue for groups
• Local dinner for groups
• Local dinner for groups
• Greek aperitif in the garden for groups
• Local lunch for groups

Popular activities from Eatwith in Croatia

• Homegrown Dalmatian dinner near Split
• Traditional Dalmatian family dinner near Marjan Hills

You can find more popular workshops from Eatwith in this table.

Expedia UK

Expedia is one of the world’s largest online booking platforms for travel services, such as flights, hotels, car rentals, vacation packages, and experiences. The platform offers access to over 1 million accommodations, 500 airlines, 175 car hire companies and more. Affiliates can earn up to 10% commission depending on the product and make use of a number of tools, such as APIs, widgets, deep links, creative banners, etc.

Top destinations

1. The United Kingdom
2. The United States
3. Spain
4. Portugal
5. Greece
6. France
7. Gibraltar
8. Jersey
9. Ireland
10. Italy

Hostelworld

Hostelworld is the number one online booking platform focused on hostels. Launched in 1999, Hostelworld is now present in 179 countries around the world, comprising over 16,500 hostels. In 2018, Hostelworld registered 7.6M bookings. Users can book hostels and budget hotels, guest houses and camping. The platform offers a wide range of features: free cancellation a week before check-in, group bookings up to 80 people and 24/7 support in 19 languages. 

The Hostelworld affiliate program provided information on 10 most popular hostels for five countries. More information is available in the table, and you can find tips on how to earn with Hostelworld in this post.

Trivago

Trivago shared data on popular destinations for the USA market. Below, you can find top 10 destinations, and more information is available at this link.