Multicultural America: Vacations and Travel Consumer Report 2025
The US multicultural population continues to grow, accounting for about four in 10 Americans.
The US multicultural population continues to grow, accounting for about four in 10 Americans.
The US multicultural population continues to grow, accounting for about four in 10 Americans. This makes identifying diverse cultural needs and preferences necessary for travel brands to understand and address. In 2025, consumers of all backgrounds remain committed to travel, but tariff uncertainty and – in some cases – other government policies can create some hesitancy, making people more choosy about destinations and travel options. The picture becomes more nuanced for multicultural travelers, who bring with them attitudes and behaviors tied to their identity. Various aspects of heritage, culture and lifestage influence their choices, driving some to prioritize family vacations to familiar destinations while others seek new experiences or pursue activities related to their background.
It’s important that marketers not think of these multicultural groups as monoliths. Granted, travelers generally want to feel safe and welcome, want to relax and connect with their companions, and feel taken care of by travel brands. To this latter point, marketers must realize that each group is made up of a complex collection of demographics and identities. This means brands must be knowledgeable about these nuances in order to be able to communicate with them in an effective, trustworthy way.
Travel and tourism brands aiming to engage multicultural and LGBTQ+ travelers must prioritize understanding and addressing the unique needs and concerns of each group.
Mike Gallinari, Senior Travel & Leisure Analyst
For the purposes of this Report, Mintel has used the following definitions:
The vacations and tourism market includes both leisure and business travel segments, including: traveler accommodations, domestic and international passenger air transportation services, deep-sea passenger water transportation services, scenic and sightseeing transportation services and travel agencies and tour operators.
A vacationer or traveler is an internet user aged 18+ who has gone on an overnight leisure trip in the last 12 months.
Multicultural refers to adults who identify as Black or African American, Asian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino/Latina.
LGBTQ+ refers to consumers who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, or another non-heterosexual/non-cisgender identity. Mintel identified LGBTQ+ respondents through self-reported data collection allowing respondents to self-identify if preferred: