US Travel Activities - PPC Market Share Analysis November 2025

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the US Activities category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Activities – US

Google AI Overview visibility for Travel Activities US

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 26.8428123086
73.1571876914
26%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 63
37
63%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 35%
Transactional 5%
Navigational 0%
Seasonal 0%
Local 8%
Problem Solving 4%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 US Travel Activities brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
viator.com 22.86
tripadvisor.com 15.16
getyourguide.com 6.06
groupon.com 5.7
royalcaribbean.com 2.7
cruises.com 1.29
ncl.com 1.16
vikingrivercruises.com 1.11
architecturetourchicago.com 0.83
travellemming.com 0.81
others 42.32
  • viator.com - 22.86%
  • tripadvisor.com - 15.16%
  • getyourguide.com - 6.06%
  • groupon.com - 5.7%
  • royalcaribbean.com - 2.7%
  • cruises.com - 1.29%
  • ncl.com - 1.16%
  • vikingrivercruises.com - 1.11%
  • architecturetourchicago.com - 0.83%
  • travellemming.com - 0.81%
  • others - 42.32%

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Viator leads with 22.86% click share, followed by Tripadvisor at 15.16%. Others dominate with 42.32%, highlighting diverse competition.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 US Travel Activities brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date tripadvisor.com viator.com getyourguide.com groupon.com royalcaribbean.com cruises.com vikingrivercruises.com go.com ncl.com architecturetourchicago.com
2025/10/01 19.38% 17.24% 5.51% 5.92% 2.73% 1.15% 1.18% 0.91% 0.63% 3.34%
2025/10/02 19.91% 17.3% 5.17% 6.26% 3.06% 0.9% 1.23% 0.73% 1.06% 3.02%
2025/10/03 19.68% 16.89% 5.77% 5.78% 2.49% 0.66% 1.16% 0.62% 1.37% 3.07%
2025/10/04 19.56% 18.39% 5.97% 5.7% 2.57% 0.8% 1.15% 0.61% 1.06% 3.26%
2025/10/05 19.01% 17.84% 6.57% 5.9% 3.12% 1.34% 1.11% 0.52% 1.25% 3.21%
2025/10/06 20.3% 18.55% 7% 5.33% 2.66% 1.03% 1.31% 0.39% 0.66% 3.21%
2025/10/07 17.61% 19.07% 6% 5.27% 2.96% 0.88% 1.39% 0.56% 0.84% 3.34%
2025/10/08 19.26% 19.01% 6.37% 6.84% 2.93% 0.61% 1.1% 0.24% 0.68% 3.14%
2025/10/09 18.38% 20.05% 6.18% 6.03% 2.68% 0.74% 1.05% 0.63% 1.15% 2.66%
2025/10/10 18.15% 19.65% 6.75% 6.48% 2.62% 1.35% 1.19% 0.69% 1.09% 1.22%
2025/10/11 18.55% 19.19% 6.86% 5.91% 2.88% 1.82% 1.24% 0.59% 1.1% 0%
2025/10/12 18.54% 19.61% 7.65% 4.87% 2.64% 1.91% 1.03% 0.55% 1.27% 0%
2025/10/13 5.1% 21.17% 9.94% 7.68% 3.14% 1.56% 1.32% 0.62% 1.4% 0%
2025/10/14 17.68% 16.59% 7.38% 7.57% 2.93% 1.39% 1.13% 0.75% 1.3% 0%
2025/10/15 17.93% 18.67% 6.49% 5.37% 2.73% 1.04% 1.04% 0.64% 1.2% 0%
2025/10/16 17.78% 18.71% 6.38% 5.61% 2.7% 0.95% 1.23% 0.82% 1.06% 0%
2025/10/17 17.92% 19.21% 6.68% 6.42% 3.19% 1.16% 1.13% 0.81% 0.95% 0%
2025/10/18 19.97% 18.32% 6.07% 6.27% 2.78% 1.94% 1.04% 0.49% 1.01% 0%
2025/10/19 22.18% 17.28% 5.74% 4.93% 2.91% 2.21% 1.07% 0.77% 0.97% 0%
2025/10/20 15.39% 16.9% 7.3% 4.82% 3.38% 1.94% 1.14% 0.58% 1.53% 1.36%
2025/10/21 14.99% 17.19% 7.4% 5.11% 2.53% 1.71% 1.17% 1.08% 1.18% 2.48%
2025/10/22 15.57% 16.64% 6.76% 5.54% 2.14% 2.25% 1.17% 0.77% 1.46% 2.23%
2025/10/23 17.35% 16.04% 6.64% 6.46% 1.74% 1.77% 1.42% 0.95% 1.48% 1.3%
2025/10/24 18.19% 14.66% 6.71% 6.54% 2.72% 1.73% 1.15% 0.62% 1.39% 0%
2025/10/25 19.32% 15.1% 6.39% 6.06% 3.26% 1.27% 0.98% 1.01% 0.77% 0%
2025/10/26 19.87% 14.44% 5.74% 6.04% 3.54% 2.58% 1.05% 0.86% 1.4% 0%
2025/10/27 19.77% 14.71% 7.73% 5.87% 2.34% 2.13% 1.11% 1.01% 1.41% 0%
2025/10/28 17.65% 13.84% 7.38% 6.47% 2.89% 2.85% 1.04% 0.61% 1.37% 0%
2025/10/29 16.66% 13.7% 7.38% 5.91% 2.2% 1.84% 1.31% 0.81% 1.23% 0%
2025/10/30 17.29% 12.96% 7.37% 6.33% 3.24% 1.84% 1.31% 0.9% 1.44% 0%
2025/10/31 18.14% 12% 7.23% 5.63% 3.04% 1.63% 1.31% 1.14% 1.1% 0%
  • tripadvisor.com
  • viator.com
  • getyourguide.com
  • groupon.com
  • royalcaribbean.com
  • cruises.com
  • vikingrivercruises.com
  • go.com
  • ncl.com
  • architecturetourchicago.com

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Tripadvisor’s PPC share fluctuated, peaking at 22.18% on October 19. Viator’s share declined steadily, ending at 12.0%. GetYourGuide saw a slight increase, closing at 7.23%. Groupon’s share remained stable, finishing at 5.63%.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for US Travel Activities

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2025/10/01 2344
2025/10/02 2349
2025/10/03 2356
2025/10/04 2335
2025/10/05 2322
2025/10/06 2317
2025/10/07 2304
2025/10/08 2306
2025/10/09 2279
2025/10/10 2342
2025/10/11 2306
2025/10/12 2276
2025/10/13 2335
2025/10/14 2363
2025/10/15 2389
2025/10/16 2366
2025/10/17 2301
2025/10/18 2419
2025/10/19 2391
2025/10/20 2411
2025/10/21 2258
2025/10/22 2373
2025/10/23 2391
2025/10/24 2425
2025/10/25 2435
2025/10/26 2318
2025/10/27 2308
2025/10/28 2359
2025/10/29 2440
2025/10/30 2478
2025/10/31 2480

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October saw a dynamic shift in advertisers, starting at 2,344 and peaking at 2,480. Mid-month fluctuations were notable, with a significant rise towards the end.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for US Travel Activities

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
viator.com 1.1%
cruises.com 0.44%
virginvoyages.com 0.3%
travellemming.com 0.26%
getyourguide.com 0.2%
expedia.com -0.18%
vacationsmadeeasy.com -0.18%
architecturetourchicago.com -0.59%
tripadvisor.com -0.7%
royalcaribbean.com -0.87%

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Viator.com surged with a 1.10 increase, while royalcaribbean.com dropped by 0.87. Virginvoyages.com and cruises.com also gained, contrasting tripadvisor.com’s decline.

Campaign Efficiency

US Travel Activities Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date viator.com tripadvisor.com getyourguide.com groupon.com royalcaribbean.com vikingrivercruises.com cruises.com travellemming.com ncl.com architecturetourchicago.com
2025/10/01 22.74% 15.15% 4.38% 6.13% 2.58% 1.11% 1.27% 0.55% 0.6% 2.18%
2025/10/02 22.64% 16.28% 4.08% 6.04% 2.87% 1.2% 0.99% 0.38% 0.96% 2.05%
2025/10/03 21.65% 16.21% 4.78% 5.44% 2.41% 1.12% 0.78% 0.62% 1.19% 2.07%
2025/10/04 23.75% 16.21% 4.92% 5.46% 2.41% 1.12% 0.86% 0.58% 0.91% 2.23%
2025/10/05 22.52% 15.88% 5.47% 5.74% 3.05% 1.09% 1.39% 0.72% 1.03% 2.26%
2025/10/06 22.96% 17.2% 5.9% 5.05% 2.67% 1.3% 1.05% 0.59% 0.52% 2.25%
2025/10/07 22.72% 14.99% 5.11% 5.22% 3.04% 1.39% 0.95% 0.44% 0.64% 2.37%
2025/10/08 23.12% 16.57% 5.62% 6.59% 2.95% 1.09% 0.64% 0.5% 0.54% 2.22%
2025/10/09 23.33% 15.92% 5.42% 5.78% 2.86% 1.03% 0.7% 0.66% 0.82% 1.9%
2025/10/10 23.23% 15.63% 6.59% 5.94% 2.49% 1.17% 1.44% 0.63% 0.79% 0.86%
2025/10/11 23.34% 15.7% 5.89% 5.17% 2.96% 1.26% 1.94% 0.58% 0.88% 0%
2025/10/12 23.42% 15.83% 6.65% 4.47% 2.57% 1.05% 1.95% 0.59% 1.02% 0%
2025/10/13 25.28% 3.81% 8.51% 7.1% 3.25% 1.37% 1.3% 0.56% 1.12% 0%
2025/10/14 19.69% 15.16% 6.46% 7.08% 3.15% 1.21% 1.22% 0.65% 1.23% 0%
2025/10/15 23.22% 14.85% 5.48% 5.27% 2.89% 1.1% 1.04% 0.74% 1.09% 0%
2025/10/16 23.34% 14.44% 5.47% 5.17% 2.88% 1.32% 0.99% 0.91% 1% 0%
2025/10/17 24.96% 14.61% 5.58% 6.15% 3.21% 1.16% 1.1% 0.71% 0.82% 0%
2025/10/18 25.48% 15.93% 5% 6.29% 2.58% 1.05% 1.66% 0.64% 0.92% 0%
2025/10/19 24.6% 17.93% 4.54% 4.49% 2.6% 1.06% 1.99% 0.69% 0.8% 0%
2025/10/20 23.91% 11.85% 5.93% 4.59% 2.83% 1.09% 1.69% 0.82% 1.15% 1.07%
2025/10/21 25.12% 11.4% 6.33% 5.33% 2.36% 1.16% 1.46% 0.65% 0.87% 2.03%
2025/10/22 25.07% 12.1% 5.75% 5.66% 1.74% 1.1% 1.85% 0.8% 1.11% 1.84%
2025/10/23 24.43% 13.1% 5.81% 7.04% 1.38% 1.33% 1.43% 0.8% 1.01% 1.01%
2025/10/24 22.79% 13.89% 6.38% 6.24% 2.08% 1.08% 1.29% 0.98% 0.89% 0%
2025/10/25 23.72% 15.22% 5.14% 6.44% 2.16% 0.89% 0.87% 1.09% 0.59% 0%
2025/10/26 22.72% 16.32% 5.02% 6.25% 2.75% 1.05% 1.98% 0.96% 0.97% 0%
2025/10/27 23.31% 16.18% 6.91% 5.81% 1.78% 1.06% 1.47% 0.83% 0.98% 0%
2025/10/28 21.68% 14.3% 6.72% 6.38% 2.33% 1.02% 2.11% 0.87% 0.92% 0%
2025/10/29 22.05% 13.25% 6.31% 5.91% 1.82% 1.29% 1.5% 0.9% 0.86% 0%
2025/10/30 21.69% 13.73% 6.27% 6.19% 2.79% 1.28% 1.43% 0.81% 1% 0%
2025/10/31 21.04% 14.29% 6.32% 5.54% 2.63% 1.28% 1.26% 0.89% 0.77% 0%
  • viator.com
  • tripadvisor.com
  • getyourguide.com
  • groupon.com
  • royalcaribbean.com
  • vikingrivercruises.com
  • cruises.com
  • travellemming.com
  • ncl.com
  • architecturetourchicago.com

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Viator.com led October with fluctuating impressions, peaking mid-month. Tripadvisor.com saw a dip, while GetYourGuide.com and Groupon.com showed steady growth. RoyalCaribbean.com and VikingRiverCruises.com maintained low shares. The month ended with Viator.com still dominant.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Travel Activities

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Travel Activities - Last month
  1. 1
    2026 Royal Caribbean 75% Off | 2026 Cruises on Sale Now https://deals.cruiselines.com

    Save up to 75% on 2026 Royal Caribbean Cruises. Complete selection & huge discounts. Extra...

  2. 2
    90-Minute Chicago Architecture Boat Tour & Cruise - Multiple Options https://www.groupon.com

    90-Minute Chicago Architecture Boat Tour & Cruise - Multiple Options. Highlights: Help Center Available, Customer Support Available, App Available.

  3. 3
    Royal Caribbean® Cruises https://www.royalcaribbean.com

    Royal Caribbean Official Site — Find Endless Opportunities Aboard to Make the Most of Every Moment With Royal Caribbean®. Choose From Over 300 Destinations For Your Next Cruise. Come Seek The Royal Caribbean®.

  4. 4
    How to Visit the Eiffel Tower https://www.tripadvisor.com

    Access the Eiffel Tower Summit — See and climb the Parisian icon at your own pace with a private, knowledgeable guide. Book the...

  5. 5
    Eiffel Tower Summit Tickets https://www.viator.com › tours-&-tickets › eiffel-tower

    Free Cancellation Available — Best Things to Do in 2025 in Paris. Free Cancellation & Full Refund Available. Quick & Easy...

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In the competitive world of travel PPC, Royal Caribbean’s enticing 75% discount on 2026 cruises stands out, promising adventure and savings. Meanwhile, Groupon offers a unique Chicago architecture tour, blending culture with leisure. Viator and TripAdvisor focus on Paris’s iconic Eiffel Tower, emphasizing flexibility and expert guidance.

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