US Travel Holiday Type - PPC Market Share Analysis July 2026

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

Holiday Type – US

Google AI Overview visibility for Travel Holiday Type 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 45.5171806555
54.4828193445
45%

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 30
70
30%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 14%
Transactional 24%
Navigational 1%
Seasonal 2%
Local 1%
Problem Solving 0%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 US Travel Holiday Type 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
expedia.com 15.53
virginvoyages.com 10.72
msccruisesusa.com 8.2
vikingcruises.com 5.71
vacationstogo.com 4.37
celebritycruises.com 3.07
margaritavilleatsea.com 2.75
royalcaribbean.com 2.43
hollandamerica.com 2.39
travelocity.com 2.24
others 42.59
  • expedia.com - 15.53%
  • virginvoyages.com - 10.72%
  • msccruisesusa.com - 8.2%
  • vikingcruises.com - 5.71%
  • vacationstogo.com - 4.37%
  • celebritycruises.com - 3.07%
  • margaritavilleatsea.com - 2.75%
  • royalcaribbean.com - 2.43%
  • hollandamerica.com - 2.39%
  • travelocity.com - 2.24%
  • others - 42.59%

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Expedia leads with 15.53% click share, followed by Virgin Voyages at 10.72%. Others dominate with 42.59%, highlighting diverse competition.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 US Travel Holiday Type 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 expedia.com virginvoyages.com vikingcruises.com margaritavilleatsea.com vacationstogo.com msccruisesusa.com cruises.com ritzcarltonyachtcollection.com vikingrivercruises.com celebritycruises.com
2026/07/01 16.42% 7.17% 7.91% 2.03% 5.93% 2.95% 5.18% 1.92% 2.65% 2.77%
2026/07/02 14.24% 8.75% 9.52% 0.78% 4.52% 3.1% 5.38% 2.49% 2.89% 2.67%
2026/07/03 12.97% 9.51% 8.17% 1.13% 3.35% 3.93% 4.28% 2.41% 3.35% 2.59%
2026/07/04 12.93% 8.08% 8.73% 1.03% 3.38% 2.73% 4.12% 3.71% 2.74% 4.06%
2026/07/05 13.39% 9% 7.63% 0.91% 3.72% 4.06% 4.06% 4.05% 2.71% 3.92%
2026/07/06 12.15% 10.31% 10.37% 1.42% 4.77% 3.05% 3.07% 3.94% 2.36% 3.22%
2026/07/07 12.85% 8.7% 9.32% 2.33% 3.95% 2.84% 3.77% 4.43% 1.97% 3.3%
2026/07/08 10.61% 8.01% 7.67% 3.06% 5.99% 3.46% 5.29% 3.72% 1.7% 3.5%
2026/07/09 16.4% 10.94% 8.9% 2.68% 2.61% 2.27% 4.8% 3.74% 1.47% 2.03%
2026/07/10 12.13% 12.35% 8.55% 2.02% 3.95% 2.21% 3.85% 1.99% 2.69% 3.85%
2026/07/11 13.41% 7.77% 8.57% 3.21% 3.03% 2.84% 5% 2.24% 2.74% 2.53%
2026/07/12 13.92% 7.23% 9.06% 1.86% 3.77% 2.25% 3.62% 2.04% 3.29% 2.66%
2026/07/13 15.09% 7.07% 8.62% 2.8% 4.47% 2.44% 3.5% 1.88% 2.69% 3.11%
2026/07/14 15.68% 7.01% 8.24% 2.06% 2.34% 2% 3.89% 2.24% 2.65% 2.42%
2026/07/15 15.9% 5.98% 8.49% 1.03% 4.4% 2.53% 3.83% 1.84% 2.11% 2.09%
2026/07/16 14.24% 5.59% 10.45% 1.9% 6.54% 1.76% 4.15% 2.61% 1.99% 2.21%
2026/07/17 11.71% 6.01% 10.98% 1.54% 7.55% 3.58% 3.35% 3.23% 2.31% 2.12%
2026/07/18 14.48% 6.82% 8.82% 2.41% 5.12% 3.55% 5.07% 1.83% 2.59% 2.9%
2026/07/19 12.98% 5.39% 11.74% 1.06% 4.49% 1.61% 4.74% 2.9% 2.84% 2.68%
2026/07/20 11.43% 5.88% 11.14% 1.12% 6.67% 2.98% 4% 6.3% 2.13% 2.58%
2026/07/21 15.64% 6.99% 8.22% 2.06% 2.33% 2% 3.88% 2.24% 2.64% 2.42%
2026/07/22 13.35% 7.71% 9.93% 3.94% 4.79% 3.4% 3.81% 2.24% 2.09% 3%
2026/07/23 12.7% 9.74% 8.14% 5.53% 4.15% 3.6% 3.69% 2.19% 2.08% 2.64%
2026/07/24 12.62% 6.6% 8.41% 5.7% 3.31% 3.97% 4.91% 3.2% 3.1% 2.13%
2026/07/25 12.43% 8.12% 9.13% 6% 3.4% 4.27% 4.19% 3.38% 2.23% 1.93%
2026/07/26 12.18% 6.8% 8.22% 6.8% 3.17% 3.77% 3.79% 5.17% 2.4% 2.12%
2026/07/27 10.48% 7.12% 8.91% 5.73% 3.71% 2.91% 3.08% 4.67% 3.2% 3.29%
2026/07/28 10.56% 7.45% 7.92% 5.5% 3.2% 2.35% 3.07% 4.67% 2.35% 3.85%
2026/07/29 11.32% 9.35% 7.2% 5.9% 3.92% 2.88% 4.39% 2.56% 2.38% 3.39%
2026/07/30 13.3% 8.75% 7.64% 4.92% 3.22% 3.41% 4.06% 2.84% 2.82% 2.17%
2026/07/31 16.13% 7.32% 6.92% 5.71% 3.89% 3.25% 3.11% 2.65% 2.32% 1.75%
  • expedia.com
  • virginvoyages.com
  • vikingcruises.com
  • margaritavilleatsea.com
  • vacationstogo.com
  • msccruisesusa.com
  • cruises.com
  • ritzcarltonyachtcollection.com
  • vikingrivercruises.com
  • celebritycruises.com

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Expedia’s spend share fluctuated, peaking at 16.42% and ending at 16.13%. Virgin Voyages saw a decline, while Viking Cruises experienced a mid-month surge. Margaritaville at Sea steadily increased, finishing strong.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for US Travel Holiday Type

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
2026/07/01 395
2026/07/02 402
2026/07/03 408
2026/07/04 419
2026/07/05 396
2026/07/06 377
2026/07/07 386
2026/07/08 361
2026/07/09 354
2026/07/10 405
2026/07/11 384
2026/07/12 387
2026/07/13 387
2026/07/14 388
2026/07/15 381
2026/07/16 410
2026/07/17 372
2026/07/18 370
2026/07/19 377
2026/07/20 356
2026/07/21 388
2026/07/22 421
2026/07/23 414
2026/07/24 419
2026/07/25 432
2026/07/26 434
2026/07/27 424
2026/07/28 416
2026/07/29 417
2026/07/30 408
2026/07/31 405

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July saw a dynamic shift in advertisers, starting at 395 and peaking at 434. The month concluded with a stable 405, reflecting a vibrant advertising landscape.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for US Travel Holiday Type

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
margaritavilleatsea.com 2.38%
msccruisesusa.com 0.42%
explorajourneys.com 0.35%
cruisecritic.com 0.33%
silversea.com 0.27%
go.com -0.45%
vacationstogo.com -0.47%
riu.com -0.5%
virginvoyages.com -0.65%
expedia.com -0.83%

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Margaritavilleatsea.com surged with a 2.38% click share increase, while expedia.com dropped by 0.83%.

Campaign Efficiency

US Travel Holiday Type Share of Impressions

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

Date expedia.com margaritavilleatsea.com vikingcruises.com virginvoyages.com msccruisesusa.com vacationstogo.com travelocity.com cruises.com ritzcarltonyachtcollection.com celebritycruises.com
2026/07/01 18% 2.25% 8.46% 6.08% 3.27% 5.56% 1.98% 5.47% 1.35% 2.7%
2026/07/02 15.6% 1.24% 9.61% 7.33% 4.06% 4.26% 2.36% 4.61% 2.09% 2.71%
2026/07/03 14.32% 2% 8.69% 8.05% 5.26% 3.11% 1.79% 4% 1.83% 2.62%
2026/07/04 13.42% 1.86% 8.37% 6.83% 4.06% 3.3% 2.21% 4.1% 3.32% 3.76%
2026/07/05 13.8% 1.77% 8.13% 7.44% 5.14% 3.42% 2.76% 4.14% 3.19% 3.99%
2026/07/06 12.76% 2.58% 10.5% 8.5% 4.16% 4.4% 2.57% 3% 3.44% 3.25%
2026/07/07 13.01% 4.57% 9.69% 6.8% 4.52% 3.05% 3.34% 2.95% 4.23% 3.19%
2026/07/08 11.35% 4.24% 7.84% 7.28% 4.89% 5.33% 2.87% 5.03% 2.92% 3.16%
2026/07/09 18.54% 4.02% 8.6% 9.23% 3.14% 2.83% 3.5% 3.81% 3.32% 2.35%
2026/07/10 13.75% 3.37% 9.35% 9.82% 3.52% 3.75% 3.68% 3.92% 1.3% 3.18%
2026/07/11 14.98% 3.23% 8.87% 6.74% 4.03% 3.1% 3.97% 4.55% 1.35% 2.69%
2026/07/12 15.38% 3.11% 9.33% 5.67% 3.68% 3.69% 3.8% 3.73% 1.45% 2.5%
2026/07/13 17.57% 3.67% 8.98% 5.49% 3.47% 3.62% 3.37% 3.58% 1.41% 3.06%
2026/07/14 17.87% 2.93% 8.39% 5.91% 3.41% 2.19% 2.5% 4.32% 1.37% 2.39%
2026/07/15 18.12% 1.8% 8.29% 4.52% 3.71% 3.96% 2.07% 4.06% 1.11% 1.69%
2026/07/16 15.96% 2.63% 10.18% 4.5% 2.51% 5.44% 2.42% 4.21% 1.8% 1.96%
2026/07/17 13.42% 2.59% 11.22% 5.31% 4.06% 6.31% 2% 4.09% 2.68% 2.12%
2026/07/18 16.82% 2.77% 9.48% 5.23% 5.02% 4.86% 2.29% 4.46% 1.44% 3.04%
2026/07/19 14.95% 1.79% 11.17% 4.36% 2.55% 4.35% 2.75% 4.84% 1.89% 2.48%
2026/07/20 12.41% 1.97% 11.31% 5.31% 3.84% 5.99% 2.08% 5% 4.29% 2.48%
2026/07/21 17.87% 2.93% 8.39% 5.91% 3.41% 2.19% 2.5% 4.32% 1.37% 2.39%
2026/07/22 14.76% 5.38% 9.89% 6.77% 4.64% 3.99% 2.9% 3.9% 1.89% 2.56%
2026/07/23 14.19% 6.97% 8.22% 7.32% 5.13% 3.59% 2.25% 3.43% 1.86% 2.44%
2026/07/24 13.98% 7.6% 8.55% 5.42% 5.43% 3.17% 2.88% 4.17% 2.06% 2.06%
2026/07/25 13.56% 7.81% 9.17% 6.71% 5.27% 3.25% 2.33% 3.87% 2.92% 1.97%
2026/07/26 13.82% 8.15% 8.39% 5.57% 5.22% 3.31% 2.51% 3.49% 3.77% 2.21%
2026/07/27 11.7% 8.2% 8.86% 5.57% 4.44% 3.85% 2.46% 3.15% 3.29% 3.31%
2026/07/28 11.22% 7.47% 8.37% 6.38% 3.95% 3.49% 2.82% 2.93% 3.24% 3.34%
2026/07/29 12.15% 7.35% 7.42% 7.16% 4.68% 3.78% 2.66% 4.41% 2.24% 2.78%
2026/07/30 14.38% 6.63% 8.29% 7.33% 4.47% 3.28% 3.41% 3.61% 2.47% 2.07%
2026/07/31 16.64% 7.4% 6.68% 6.51% 4.11% 3.49% 3.44% 2.75% 1.62% 1.48%
  • expedia.com
  • margaritavilleatsea.com
  • vikingcruises.com
  • virginvoyages.com
  • msccruisesusa.com
  • vacationstogo.com
  • travelocity.com
  • cruises.com
  • ritzcarltonyachtcollection.com
  • celebritycruises.com

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Expedia’s impression share fluctuated, peaking at 18.54% on July 9. Margaritaville at Sea rose steadily, ending at 7.4%. Viking Cruises saw a mid-month peak, closing at 6.68%. Virgin Voyages and others showed varied trends.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Travel Holiday Type

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 Holiday Type - Last month
  1. 1
    Cruises From $69 Per Person - Carnival® July Cruise Sale https://www.carnival.com › cruise-deals

    Cruises Starting From Just $69 Per Person, Per Day Book Your Summer Getaway Today.

  2. 2
    Celebrity Cruises® | Explore Top Adult Cruise Lines https://www.celebritycruises.com

    Once You Try The Best Adult Cruise Line, You'll Never Want to Vacation Any Other Way! See For Yourself Why Nothing Comes Close To Celebrity...

  3. 3
    MSC Cruises® Official Site https://www.msccruisesusa.com

    It's Time to Plan Your Cruise — Why Vacation When You Can Holiday? Cruise in European Style & American Comfort. Book Now. Discover Our Fleet of 25 State-of-the-Art Ships & Over 250 Destinations Around the World.

  4. 4
    Cheap Cruises up to 82% Off - New 2026 Cruises on Sale Now https://www.vacationstogo.com

    Save up to 82% on cheap 2026 cruises. Huge selection and discounts.

  5. 5
    No Children, No Casinos | Viking Cruises w/ No Children https://www.vikingcruises.com

    Book a Viking Cruise, Voted #1 5x by Condé Nast & “World’s Best” by Travel+Leisure. Unpack Once & Explore the World with Viking on an All-Inclusive Ocean Cruise. Book Today. No Casinos.

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Carnival entices with budget-friendly cruises starting at $69, while Celebrity Cruises promises unparalleled adult experiences. MSC Cruises blends European style with American comfort, and Vacations To Go offers massive discounts up to 82%. Viking Cruises stands out with child-free, all-inclusive luxury.

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