Today’s travel looks a whole lot different than it did 10 years ago—travelers want experiences tailored to them, creating lifetime memories. Travel is a time for us to truly relax, indulge and explore – and most travelers would agree that they want the stress taken out of traveling (before and during the trip). Here’s a snapshot of the travel industry in 2025 and why Dream Vacations is one of the fastest growing franchises this year.
A Look at the Travel Industry in 2025
After rushing to cross off bucket list destinations in what some consider “revenge travel” over the past few years, travelers are now searching for extended vacations off the beaten track. Relaxation and authenticity are taking over. In a survey completed by Sabre, 90% of travelers are spending the same amount or more on travel in 2025 compared to last year, with Baby Boomers showing the most desire to increase travel budgets.
Skift Research expects travel companies to see a 24% rise in the number of trips planned for 2025 compared to last year. Sabre agrees, with most of their survey respondents planning to take at least two trips this year, with a quarter saying they plan to take four or more trips in 2025.
According to Sabre, a seamless booking experience is particularly important to Gen X and Millennials, especially those traveling with children. Travel business owners can seize on this desire to take the stress out of organizing a vacation, providing discounted and full-planned travel opportunities.
The Future of Franchises
Franchises have long been a staple business model in the U.S., allowing those with an entrepreneurial spirit to realize their dreams of becoming franchise owners with the backing of an established brand for support. In 2024, franchising added an estimated 221,000 jobs to the U.S. economy with 821,000 franchising units and it’s expected to continue to grow!
If you’re a big lover of travel and are looking for a franchise with flexibility, incredible support, and a low-cost, high-value proposition, Dream Vacations is one of the best franchises to own for beginners.
Entrepreneur Magazine ranks Dream Vacations as the fourth fastest-growing franchise in 2025 and the top travel agent franchise in America. Entrepreneur defines fast-growing franchises as those that have seen the highest growth in the number of franchise units, showing a current market demand for their services. When you join the Dream Vacations franchise team, you get to jump in on this demand and help fellow travel lovers discover their next getaway.
How to Become a Travel Franchise Owner
When you become a Dream Vacations Franchise Owner, figuring out how to start a travel agency is simple. We’re considered one of the top franchises for those on a budget, requiring as little as $3,500 down, with special discounts for veterans and expert travel professionals for the initial investment. Best of all, you can join even without prior travel or entrepreneurship experience. All our Franchise Owners need to bring to the table is a love of travel and a willingness to learn. Our franchise success stories come from people with all kinds of social and professional backgrounds. We provide all the training and support you need to work towards your goals, from online courses to marketing tools and in-person travel events.
If you’re ready to take charge of your own career (and work from home) with one of the fastest growing franchises, then we’re ready for you! Sign up for our webinar and take the next steps to learn more about how Dream Vacations works and what kind of support you can expect as a one of our new Franchise Owners!
