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We’ve all seen the headlines claiming 2025 was the biggest holiday travel season ever. But when you look past the hype and into the actual transaction data, a different reality emerges. Read the full national report here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/d-JbuVdw Our latest Arrivalist TripInsights and SpendInsights analyzed the activity of 60MM cardholders, and the trends were stark: 📉 Visitor Volume: Down 6.1% YoY. 💸 Traveler Spending: Down 9.5% YoY. The decline wasn’t just a blip—it was visible every single day of the holiday week. But it’s not all bad news. While the volume shifted, we found distinct "bright spots" that reveal how traveler values are evolving in today's economic reality. Swipe through to see the charts ➡️ __________________________________________________ 🎁 Exclusive for DMOs: Get Your Free Data Curious how your specific destination held up against the national trend? 1) Follow us on LinkedIn 2) Comment below: ARRIVALIST THANKSGIVING 2025 - [Your City or County or State] (Example: ARRIVALIST THANKSGIVING 2025 - Miami, FL) We will DM you a free November 2025 daily chart for your destination. __________________________________________________ #TravelData #TourismTrends #Thanksgiving2025 #Arrivalist #DMO #TravelIndustry

Headlines promised record-breaking Thanksgiving travel chaos. The data tells a much different story. 🛫 We analyzed TSA checkpoint volumes throughout November 2025 and compared them to 2024. Here's what we found: The recovery is real. Air travel has stabilized following the government shutdown. The baseline is strong. But despite forecasts of unprecedented airport crowds, Thanksgiving week volumes tracked nearly identical to last year. The 2025 trend line mirrors 2024 almost exactly. So why the disconnect between the headlines and the actual numbers? The shutdown rattled confidence. But it didn't reshape demand. Travelers returned to the same patterns, not new ones. That's not a failure. That's resilience. For destination marketers, this matters. Understanding the difference between perceived surges and actual stability is how you plan smarter. Stay tuned for complete Thanksgiving travel insights, including road trips and visitor spending. Want to see how your destination performed? Let's chat: https://hubs.ly/Q03WmL_J0 #DestinationMarketing #TravelData #Thanksgiving2025 #TSA #DMO #TourismAnalytics #TourismData #TravelTech #Arrivalist

The great news keeps rolling in, and we couldn’t be happier to welcome another incredible new teammate! Please join us in celebrating Dina Hopic-Castaneda, who joins Arrivalist as our new Customer Success Manager. Dina brings more than 18 years of experience in hospitality and revenue management, and she has a true gift for blending strategy, empathy, and creativity. She’s known for building trust through genuine connection and turning collaboration into lasting partnership. Outside of work, Dina enjoys exploring new places with her family, trying new recipes, and listening to music that brings her closer to the cultures and people she cares about most. We’re so happy you’re here, Dina. Welcome to the team! 🗺️ #TeamArrivalist #CustomerSuccess #TravelIndustry #HospitalityLeadership #Arrivalist

Arrivalist is growing, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome Andree Giron to the team! 🙌 Andree joins as our Founding GTM Lead, bringing more than a decade of experience leading sales and growth teams in retail, finance, and SaaS. He combines data-driven precision with a human touch to build scalable, lasting success. Andree will play a key role in shaping how we grow through outbound strategy, sales systems, and meaningful relationships across the travel and tourism industry. We’re so glad to have you on board, Andree. Exciting things ahead! #TeamArrivalist #TravelTech #TourismData #SalesLeadership #Arrivalist

When the Vols come home, Knoxville’s economy takes the field. SpendInsights™ reveals sharp spikes in food spending around Neyland Stadium during Tennessee’s first three home games : September 6, 13, and 20. Both locals and visitors drove the surge, turning tailgates, drive-thrus, and late-night meals into one of the city’s biggest economic wins of the season. Every touchdown leaves a trail, and it’s written in every transaction. Explore how game days move more than fans. They move economies. Full analysis → https://lnkd.in/gp82GMX3 #Arrivalist #SpendInsights #TravelData #EconomicImpact #TennesseeFootball #DataStorytelling #CollegeFootball #SportsTourism

We’re proud to see our Account Director, John Packer - Arrivalist, presenting Attribution At Work at the CenStates Chapter, Travel and Tourism Research Association Conference in Ann Arbor alongside Laura Speicher - Tourism Economics!

How many times have we in tourism circled the debate of yield vs volume? Volume puts heads in beds and fills destinations with energy. Yield drives revenue into our communities without adding unnecessary strain. Both are critical, but they don’t look the same in every market. At this year’s Florida Governor’s Conference, we unveiled SpendInsights™, highlighting the interplay of Florida’s out-of-state origin markets and their distinct seasonality. Atlanta and New York are steady anchors, while Minneapolis and Philadelphia rise and fall with the seasons. So why measure them as if they behave the same? Boards, funders, and stakeholders don’t just want to see visitor spend, they want proof your marketing is moving the needle. SpendLift™ is the industry’s first platform to tie media exposure directly to incremental visitor spend in real time. Together, SpendInsights + SpendLift give destinations the fidelity to see these patterns clearly and prove ROI with confidence. Get your personal preview. Link in the comments below. ⬇️ #Arrivalist #SpendData #TourismAnalytics #ConsumerInsights

Labor Day 2025 travel hit 15.5 million TSA check-ins, up +2.8% from last year with stronger peaks than 2024. Tracking these shifts over time helps us unpack how holiday demand and helps inform what's ahead. Explore this and other key U.S. travel insights: https://lnkd.in/gy26NzV3 #Arrivalist #VisitationInsights #HowAmericaTravels #TravelTrends #TourismAnalytics #HolidayTravelInsights

All aboard for our session at #GC25 "An Epic Voyage: Lasting Trends & Actionable Insights From Florida’s Tourism Evolution" Join Ktimene Axetell and Jacob Pewitt Yancey on this sweeping journey through macro-economic insights from spending patterns to lodging choices and more.

📣 New Teammate Alert! 📣 We are excited to welcome Yash V. to the Arrivalist team as our newest Software Engineer! Yash recently earned his M.S. in Data Science from the University of Iowa and brings sharp skills in ML, LLMs, and applied AI. He’s worked on everything from AI chatbots and vector search pipelines to predictive health models. 📍 Based in Morrisville, NC, Yash is a natural tinkerer with a deep curiosity for how things work. He earned a Gold Medal in Deep Learning through NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning)—a course developed and taught by IIT Madras. Why are we so excited to have Yash on board? At Arrivalist, we believe in turning data into meaningful insights that help destinations understand how people travel, explore, and experience the world. Yash’s passion for applied machine learning and his love of travel align perfectly with our mission. In his own words: “I graduated with my Master's in Data Science this May and enjoy traveling, especially to natural places. A few years ago, I climbed the tallest mountain in Maharashtra, India. More recently, I took a three-week road trip with friends across the U.S., exploring national parks and hiking trails. I enjoy making memories with family and friends and am excited to combine my passion for travel and data to help people understand how others experience the world at Arrivalist." Welcome, Yash! We’re so glad you’re here. 🌎 #NewHire #Arrivalist #DataScience #MachineLearning #AI #TravelTech #LifeAtArrivalist