US Travel Destinations - PPC Market Share Analysis August 2026

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

Destinations – US

Google AI Overview visibility for Travel Destinations 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 53.0923780611
46.9076219389
53%

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 25
75
25%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 12%
Transactional 1%
Navigational 3%
Seasonal 0%
Local 6%
Problem Solving 2%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 US Travel Destinations 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
getyourguide.com 23.44
viator.com 15.71
tripadvisor.com 12.98
booking.com 7
groupon.com 3.75
go.com 2.85
rockefellercenter.com 2.68
esbnyc.com 2.64
expedia.com 2.48
headout.com 2.24
others 24.23
  • getyourguide.com - 23.44%
  • viator.com - 15.71%
  • tripadvisor.com - 12.98%
  • booking.com - 7%
  • groupon.com - 3.75%
  • go.com - 2.85%
  • rockefellercenter.com - 2.68%
  • esbnyc.com - 2.64%
  • expedia.com - 2.48%
  • headout.com - 2.24%
  • others - 24.23%

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In the travel PPC landscape, GetYourGuide leads with 23.44% click share, closely followed by Viator at 15.71%. Others collectively hold 24.23%, showcasing diverse competition.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 US Travel Destinations 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 getyourguide.com viator.com tripadvisor.com booking.com headout.com klook.com groupon.com expedia.com rockefellercenter.com esbnyc.com
2026/08/01 19.78% 18.17% 11.39% 6.06% 3.36% 2.49% 3.43% 4.66% 1.5% 2.95%
2026/08/02 19.92% 18.66% 10.23% 4.78% 2.7% 1.94% 2.87% 6.23% 1.61% 2.95%
2026/08/03 20.86% 16.73% 9.54% 4.6% 2.04% 1.53% 2.94% 6.11% 1.21% 4.87%
2026/08/04 18.81% 13.66% 8.75% 6.51% 1.9% 1.45% 2.72% 6.74% 2.37% 3.49%
2026/08/05 21.35% 16.71% 10.51% 7.08% 3.06% 1.79% 2.9% 4.35% 1.99% 1.83%
2026/08/06 22.13% 17.64% 11.87% 7.55% 3.27% 2.48% 3.11% 4.3% 1.96% 3.01%
2026/08/07 24.15% 16.91% 11.6% 7.74% 2.02% 2.23% 3.04% 4.32% 1.87% 2.85%
2026/08/08 24.89% 16.55% 11.25% 7.62% 2.09% 2.55% 5.24% 3.09% 1.81% 1.93%
2026/08/09 24.11% 16.01% 9.94% 5.72% 1.95% 3.26% 3.84% 3.93% 1.97% 4.79%
2026/08/10 22.79% 20.79% 12.43% 6.43% 2.4% 2.36% 3.91% 3.85% 1.52% 2.92%
2026/08/11 21.29% 18.22% 11.56% 6.52% 2.67% 2.76% 4.3% 5.95% 1.86% 1.3%
2026/08/12 24.13% 16.85% 11.69% 6.04% 2.93% 3.46% 4.68% 3.52% 2.08% 3.23%
2026/08/13 23.11% 18.11% 13.7% 4.93% 2.61% 2.76% 4.51% 2.75% 1.86% 2.72%
2026/08/14 23.51% 16.92% 11.34% 7% 2.75% 2.59% 4.02% 2.33% 1.97% 2.05%
2026/08/15 23.36% 17.34% 12.68% 6.19% 3.63% 2.17% 3.78% 3.27% 1.61% 3.9%
2026/08/16 23.43% 16.03% 11.57% 8.18% 2.7% 2.41% 3.56% 3.71% 1.99% 3.65%
2026/08/17 24.68% 17.12% 13.49% 6.41% 3.4% 2.2% 3.68% 2.68% 2.19% 3.24%
2026/08/18 24.8% 17.21% 13.15% 6.92% 4.27% 2.91% 3.68% 2.55% 1.72% 2.39%
2026/08/19 24.31% 18.44% 14.12% 5.58% 4.03% 2.87% 3.86% 1.99% 1.63% 1.9%
2026/08/20 23.75% 15.29% 12.71% 7.28% 3.59% 2.09% 2.75% 2.96% 1.86% 3.46%
2026/08/21 24.22% 12.34% 10.54% 9.31% 3.47% 1.92% 3.13% 3.3% 2.12% 4.25%
2026/08/22 24.05% 13.19% 10.53% 9.03% 3.71% 1.96% 3.3% 3.97% 2.04% 3.39%
2026/08/23 23.23% 13.56% 10.34% 9.11% 3.87% 1.57% 3.26% 3.51% 1.96% 4.6%
2026/08/24 22.61% 14.54% 11.16% 8.24% 4.22% 2.06% 3.74% 3.44% 2.25% 4.29%
2026/08/25 23.17% 12.22% 9.38% 9.06% 4.38% 1.72% 2.18% 3.47% 2.75% 3.12%
2026/08/26 22.43% 13.61% 10.89% 8.42% 4.2% 1.51% 3.14% 3.44% 2.76% 1.83%
2026/08/27 22.57% 14.92% 11.7% 8.55% 3.19% 1.46% 5.24% 3.06% 2.71% 1.41%
2026/08/28 23.92% 17.5% 11.49% 10.09% 3.36% 1.72% 3.24% 2.86% 1.71% 1.32%
2026/08/29 23.82% 14.84% 9.88% 9.16% 2.43% 1.79% 4.02% 2.92% 1.99% 3.43%
2026/08/30 23.63% 13.73% 9.5% 10.32% 3.72% 1.71% 3.18% 2.97% 2.81% 2.92%
2026/08/31 23.07% 14.23% 10.92% 9.36% 3.86% 3.54% 3.46% 2.95% 2.57% 2.51%
  • getyourguide.com
  • viator.com
  • tripadvisor.com
  • booking.com
  • headout.com
  • klook.com
  • groupon.com
  • expedia.com
  • rockefellercenter.com
  • esbnyc.com

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In August 2026, GetYourGuide led with a steady rise, peaking mid-month. Viator fluctuated, ending lower. Tripadvisor showed moderate growth, while Booking.com surged late. Headout and Klook remained stable. Groupon and Expedia saw varied trends, finishing modestly.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for US Travel Destinations

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
2026/08/01 862
2026/08/02 870
2026/08/03 840
2026/08/04 977
2026/08/05 883
2026/08/06 848
2026/08/07 811
2026/08/08 774
2026/08/09 799
2026/08/10 778
2026/08/11 776
2026/08/12 776
2026/08/13 791
2026/08/14 791
2026/08/15 777
2026/08/16 771
2026/08/17 696
2026/08/18 704
2026/08/19 681
2026/08/20 775
2026/08/21 786
2026/08/22 780
2026/08/23 787
2026/08/24 797
2026/08/25 755
2026/08/26 782
2026/08/27 779
2026/08/28 830
2026/08/29 826
2026/08/30 810
2026/08/31 798

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August saw a dynamic shift in distinct advertisers, peaking at 977 on the 4th, then gradually declining to 798 by month’s end.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for US Travel Destinations

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
booking.com 1.87%
headout.com 0.93%
gocity.com 0.63%
getyourguide.com 0.51%
hellotickets.com 0.47%
klook.com -0.45%
expedia.com -0.52%
groupon.com -0.57%
tripadvisor.com -0.74%
viator.com -2.8%

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Booking.com surged with a 1.87% increase, while Viator.com faced a 2.8% decline. Headout.com and Gocity.com also saw positive growth.

Campaign Efficiency

US Travel Destinations Share of Impressions

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

Date getyourguide.com viator.com tripadvisor.com booking.com headout.com groupon.com klook.com expedia.com gocity.com hellotickets.com
2026/08/01 23.59% 19.62% 13.79% 5.85% 3.18% 4.17% 3.61% 3.71% 0.87% 1.57%
2026/08/02 23.85% 19.82% 12.19% 4.65% 2.89% 3.32% 2.7% 4.95% 3.72% 1.08%
2026/08/03 24.84% 19.19% 11.5% 4.67% 2.07% 3.68% 2.21% 5.27% 2.17% 0.77%
2026/08/04 21.96% 15.74% 11.37% 7% 1.87% 3.29% 2.08% 6.09% 1.08% 1.58%
2026/08/05 25.11% 17.69% 12.95% 6.96% 2.9% 3.65% 2.68% 3.15% 2.61% 1.98%
2026/08/06 26.23% 18.22% 14.67% 7.46% 3.04% 3.71% 3.46% 3.3% 1.52% 1.13%
2026/08/07 27.26% 18.04% 13.75% 8.11% 2.53% 3.85% 3.24% 3.08% 1.44% 1.15%
2026/08/08 27.27% 18.38% 13.57% 6.94% 2.05% 5.91% 3.42% 2.26% 1.42% 2.23%
2026/08/09 26.55% 18.03% 12.02% 5.43% 2.75% 5.35% 4.07% 3.03% 2.84% 1.03%
2026/08/10 24.95% 21.45% 15.58% 5.54% 2.36% 5.07% 3.62% 3.03% 2% 0.59%
2026/08/11 23.72% 18.45% 14.41% 5.64% 2.4% 5.62% 4.57% 4.77% 1.36% 1.35%
2026/08/12 26.77% 16.92% 13.77% 5.64% 2.58% 5.95% 5.63% 2.79% 1.31% 0.85%
2026/08/13 25.87% 19.36% 16.45% 4.53% 2.69% 5.77% 4.29% 1.95% 1.72% 0.84%
2026/08/14 26.89% 17.5% 14.02% 6.77% 3.13% 4.55% 3.31% 1.75% 2.48% 1.09%
2026/08/15 26.06% 17.64% 15.92% 5.87% 3.35% 4.65% 4.61% 2.55% 1.24% 1.19%
2026/08/16 27.03% 17.16% 15.05% 7.36% 2.67% 5.42% 2.8% 2.89% 2.32% 0.88%
2026/08/17 27.54% 17.61% 16.51% 6.18% 3.26% 4.8% 3.34% 2.12% 1.34% 0.93%
2026/08/18 27.27% 18% 16.24% 6.47% 4.19% 4.47% 3.05% 1.99% 2.45% 0.67%
2026/08/19 26.5% 18.94% 16.97% 5.41% 3.59% 5% 3.62% 1.63% 2.9% 0.95%
2026/08/20 26.46% 16.43% 15.94% 6.97% 3.73% 3.54% 3.5% 2.27% 1.91% 1.05%
2026/08/21 27.79% 13.07% 12.87% 9.69% 3.17% 3.58% 2.54% 2.41% 3.58% 2.25%
2026/08/22 27.56% 14.25% 13.04% 9.43% 3.35% 3.42% 2.15% 3.03% 2.79% 1.93%
2026/08/23 26.55% 14.02% 11.89% 9.06% 4.3% 3.66% 1.92% 2.76% 3.02% 2.13%
2026/08/24 26.92% 14.95% 12.99% 8.38% 3.85% 4.29% 2.75% 2.91% 1.81% 1.95%
2026/08/25 27.14% 11.49% 11.4% 9.08% 4.31% 2.91% 2.26% 2.76% 3.58% 2.39%
2026/08/26 26.85% 13.31% 11.86% 8.54% 3.96% 3.8% 2.01% 2.58% 4.82% 1.66%
2026/08/27 25.28% 15.51% 13.46% 8.04% 3.69% 5.53% 1.74% 2.44% 4.47% 1.58%
2026/08/28 25.22% 16.15% 14.32% 9.2% 3.8% 4.84% 2.17% 2.25% 2.55% 2.14%
2026/08/29 26.85% 14.96% 11.53% 8.89% 2.64% 5.17% 2.17% 2.55% 2.34% 2.2%
2026/08/30 28.3% 13.95% 11.45% 10.02% 3.46% 3.82% 1.92% 2.41% 1.92% 2.42%
2026/08/31 26.62% 15.42% 12.67% 8.94% 4.41% 3.93% 2.72% 2.52% 2.41% 2.03%
  • getyourguide.com
  • viator.com
  • tripadvisor.com
  • booking.com
  • headout.com
  • groupon.com
  • klook.com
  • expedia.com
  • gocity.com
  • hellotickets.com

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In August 2026, GetYourGuide led with a steady rise, peaking at 28.30% on the 30th. Viator saw a decline, ending at 15.42%. TripAdvisor fluctuated, closing at 12.67%. Booking.com improved, reaching 10.02% on the 30th. Headout and Groupon showed moderate gains, while Klook and Expedia experienced declines. GoCity and HelloTickets had minor fluctuations, finishing at 2.41% and 2.03%, respectively.

Campaign Efficiency

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

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 Destinations - Last month
  1. 1
    Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Washington - Big Bus Tours™ Washington https://www.bigbustours.com

    Enjoy the Best Sights of Washington on a Big Bus Tour with Entertaining Audio Commentary.

  2. 2
    Best Central Hotel In Paris | 5-Min Walk to Train Station http://www.booking.com

    Find What You Need At Booking.com, The Biggest Travel Site In The World. Choose From a Wide Range of Properties Which Booking.com Offers. Search...

  3. 3
    Curacao Hotels - Great Vacation Packages https://www.expedia.com/curacao/hotels

    Free Cancellation Options on Select Hotels, Book Now on Expedia.com!

  4. 4
    Walt Disney World® Resort | Official Site https://disneyworld.disney.go.com

    Visit Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Hollywood Studios, Disney Springs. Four Magical Theme Parks and Resorts. Recreation. Amazing Dining Options. Shopping & More.

  5. 5
    Hop On Hop Off DC Tours - 15 Stops & 11 Miles of History https://www.trolleytours.com › washington-dc

    Discover Washington DC’s top sights with locals who know every turn and story.

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In the bustling world of travel, top advertisers captivate with unique offerings. Big Bus Tours entices with immersive Washington tours, while Booking.com highlights convenience in Paris. Expedia tempts with flexible Curacao stays, Disney enchants with magical experiences, and Trolley Tours offers local insights in DC.

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