UK Travel Activities - PPC Market Share Analysis February 2025

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

Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 UK 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
Domain Share of clicks
getyourguide.com 9.65
tripadvisor.co.uk 6.78
viator.com 6.66
virginexperiencedays.co.uk 5.67
onthebeach.co.uk 3.35
pocruises.com 2.97
loveholidays.com 2.92
attractiontickets.com 2.19
booking.com 2.01
jet2holidays.com 1.96
others 55.84

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In the travel PPC landscape, ‘others’ dominate with 55.84% click share. ‘GetYourGuide.com’ leads individual advertisers at 9.65%, followed by ‘Tripadvisor.co.uk’ at 6.78%.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 UK 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
Date getyourguide.com tripadvisor.co.uk viator.com jet2holidays.com loveholidays.com pocruises.com booking.com iglucruise.com attractiontickets.com royalcaribbean.com
2025/01/01 11.9% 7.63% 9.97% 1.65% 4.24% 1.55% 2.44% 1.55% 1.58% 1.64%
2025/01/02 12.18% 7.79% 9.88% 1.69% 4.29% 2.35% 2.36% 1.97% 1.24% 1.8%
2025/01/03 11.7% 8.05% 9.3% 1.73% 3.82% 1.95% 2.32% 1.78% 1.59% 1.44%
2025/01/04 12.45% 8.52% 10.27% 2.24% 3.16% 1.83% 2.11% 1.71% 1.37% 1.71%
2025/01/05 11.92% 7.65% 10.15% 1.97% 3.5% 1.92% 2.63% 2.15% 1.28% 1.82%
2025/01/06 11.16% 7.95% 9.7% 2.61% 3.59% 2.35% 2.57% 2.18% 1.49% 2.18%
2025/01/07 10.41% 5.97% 8.61% 1.54% 3.94% 3.23% 2.4% 2.09% 2.14% 3.16%
2025/01/08 11.19% 8.16% 10.23% 1.99% 3.11% 3.11% 2.81% 2.02% 1.82% 2.45%
2025/01/09 11.13% 7.69% 9.82% 1.92% 2.98% 3.53% 2.72% 2.04% 2.3% 1.77%
2025/01/10 11.52% 7.8% 10.05% 2% 2.91% 3.1% 2.56% 1.65% 1.84% 1.67%
2025/01/11 11.67% 7.32% 10.7% 1.97% 3.35% 3.45% 2.84% 1.9% 1.9% 1.74%
2025/01/12 11.53% 7.32% 10.64% 2.56% 3.06% 3.42% 2.72% 1.95% 1.8% 1.69%
2025/01/13 13.07% 8.78% 11.21% 2% 2.41% 3.39% 2.73% 1.99% 1.59% 1.88%
2025/01/14 11.22% 7.11% 9.1% 2.4% 2.8% 4.47% 2.2% 2.33% 1.8% 1.67%
2025/01/15 12.55% 7.88% 9.11% 2.24% 2.2% 3.51% 2.51% 2.02% 1.23% 2.01%
2025/01/16 10.95% 7.62% 9.67% 1.89% 2.93% 3.47% 2.74% 2.01% 2.25% 1.74%
2025/01/21 10.58% 6.81% 9.41% 1.68% 2.8% 1.85% 2.61% 1.97% 2.09% 2.04%
2025/01/22 10.95% 7.29% 9.78% 1.63% 1.56% 1.5% 2.45% 1.58% 1.86% 1.83%
2025/01/23 9.26% 5.89% 8.47% 2.37% 2.05% 2.05% 2.63% 1.61% 2.02% 2.35%
2025/01/24 8.12% 6.11% 7.77% 1.36% 1.95% 2.41% 2.94% 1.34% 2.19% 2.39%
2025/01/25 10% 8.38% 9.77% 1.57% 2.37% 2.09% 2.4% 1.61% 1.88% 2.21%
2025/01/26 10.29% 8.4% 8.98% 2.43% 2.85% 2.16% 2.52% 1.51% 1.69% 2.25%
2025/01/27 10.13% 7.22% 7.78% 1.95% 2.76% 2.01% 2.79% 1.95% 2.18% 2.18%
2025/01/28 9.87% 8.04% 8.76% 2.49% 2.82% 2.22% 2.19% 1.49% 1.47% 2.54%
2025/01/29 8.75% 6.54% 7.4% 2.52% 3.02% 2.98% 2.26% 1.96% 2.03% 2.08%
2025/01/30 8.3% 6.91% 6.86% 2.72% 3.68% 2.67% 2.3% 2.03% 2.46% 1.8%
2025/01/31 7.88% 7.43% 7.21% 3.48% 3.4% 2.45% 2.25% 2.07% 1.9% 1.83%

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In January 2025, GetYourGuide’s PPC spend share started strong at 11.9%, peaking mid-month at 13.07%, but ended at 7.88%. Meanwhile, Jet2holidays saw a steady rise, closing at 3.48%.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for UK 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
Date Competitor Count
2025/01/01 3452
2025/01/02 3344
2025/01/03 3419
2025/01/04 3323
2025/01/05 3388
2025/01/06 3246
2025/01/07 3344
2025/01/08 3363
2025/01/09 3428
2025/01/10 3436
2025/01/11 3364
2025/01/12 3398
2025/01/13 3300
2025/01/14 3417
2025/01/15 3435
2025/01/16 3428
2025/01/21 3389
2025/01/22 3374
2025/01/23 3179
2025/01/24 3198
2025/01/25 3148
2025/01/26 3118
2025/01/27 3154
2025/01/28 3131
2025/01/29 3211
2025/01/30 3439
2025/01/31 3381

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January began with 3,452 advertisers, fluctuating throughout. Mid-month saw peaks around 3,435, but a decline followed, reaching 3,118. The month concluded with a slight recovery at 3,381.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for UK 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
Name Market Trend
britishairways.com 1.1%
easyjet.com 1.03%
onthebeach.co.uk 0.62%
ritzcarltonyachtcollection.com 0.51%
fredolsencruises.com 0.47%
pocruises.com -0.7%
virginexperiencedays.co.uk -1.2%
tripadvisor.co.uk -1.34%
viator.com -1.75%
getyourguide.com -2.73%

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British Airways and EasyJet soared with click share gains of 1.10% and 1.03%, respectively. Meanwhile, GetYourGuide faced a decline of 2.73%.

Campaign Efficiency

UK 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 getyourguide.com tripadvisor.co.uk viator.com loveholidays.com jet2holidays.com britishairways.com booking.com pocruises.com attractiontickets.com virginexperiencedays.co.uk
2025/01/01 14.73% 6.34% 8.71% 5.12% 1.52% 1.29% 2.91% 0.83% 1.49% 4.33%
2025/01/02 15.31% 6.93% 8.6% 5.28% 1.75% 1.84% 2.9% 1.29% 1.14% 2.76%
2025/01/03 14.44% 6.88% 7.87% 4.8% 1.56% 1.99% 2.78% 1.02% 1.35% 5.86%
2025/01/04 15.18% 7.42% 9.01% 3.69% 2.02% 1.08% 2.46% 1.01% 1.23% 6.71%
2025/01/05 14.65% 6.64% 8.76% 4.45% 1.89% 2.22% 3.16% 1.1% 1.14% 1.9%
2025/01/06 13.47% 6.74% 8.2% 4.77% 2.83% 1.53% 3.49% 1.42% 1.34% 3.93%
2025/01/07 13.3% 5.08% 7.39% 5% 1.42% 1.06% 3.07% 2.53% 1.97% 2.74%
2025/01/08 14.11% 6.88% 9.63% 3.88% 2.05% 0.87% 3.34% 2.35% 1.71% 2.5%
2025/01/09 14.19% 6.41% 9.24% 3.83% 1.88% 1.19% 3.29% 2.77% 2.12% 1.55%
2025/01/10 13.96% 6.15% 8.67% 3.6% 1.89% 0.99% 2.92% 2.48% 1.68% 4.63%
2025/01/11 14.46% 5.7% 9.46% 4.58% 2.14% 1.32% 3.3% 2.84% 1.8% 2.55%
2025/01/12 13.97% 5.73% 9.13% 4.13% 2.99% 0.9% 3.14% 2.83% 1.69% 2.37%
2025/01/13 16.59% 7.06% 9.69% 3.25% 2.03% 0.84% 3.33% 2.59% 1.51% 1.47%
2025/01/14 14.34% 5.59% 7.73% 3.95% 2.58% 0.96% 2.74% 4.15% 1.61% 1.73%
2025/01/15 15.74% 6.27% 7.26% 2.89% 2.25% 1.09% 3.21% 2.77% 1.16% 2.21%
2025/01/16 14.1% 6.37% 9.18% 3.81% 1.87% 1.19% 3.33% 2.76% 2.11% 1.55%
2025/01/21 12.87% 4.86% 8.04% 3.92% 1.72% 2.9% 2.99% 1.15% 1.91% 1.44%
2025/01/22 12.98% 5.16% 7.81% 2.06% 1.86% 2.13% 2.74% 0.99% 1.74% 1.55%
2025/01/23 10.31% 4.07% 5.9% 2.94% 2.52% 2.2% 3.26% 1.64% 1.93% 0.58%
2025/01/24 9.15% 4.2% 5.53% 2.59% 1.42% 2.11% 3.81% 1.6% 2.04% 0.45%
2025/01/25 11.83% 6.33% 8.06% 3.32% 1.66% 3.11% 2.64% 1.63% 1.75% 1.13%
2025/01/26 12.31% 6.25% 7.11% 4.13% 2.74% 3.22% 2.83% 1.58% 1.55% 1.46%
2025/01/27 11.16% 5.15% 5.2% 3.77% 2.05% 3.42% 3.34% 1.46% 2.16% 4.82%
2025/01/28 11.5% 5.93% 6.45% 4.23% 2.77% 3.15% 2.53% 1.75% 1.32% 3.16%
2025/01/29 9.96% 4.6% 5.29% 4.1% 2.48% 3.32% 2.76% 2.43% 1.74% 5.49%
2025/01/30 9.29% 5.35% 5.1% 5.24% 2.67% 2.38% 2.91% 1.99% 2.17% 0.84%
2025/01/31 8.48% 5.66% 5.31% 4.78% 3.77% 3.46% 2.76% 1.82% 1.64% 1.14%

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In January 2025, GetYourGuide.com started strong with a 14.73% share, peaking mid-month at 16.59%, but ended at 8.48%. Meanwhile, Viator.com maintained a steady presence, fluctuating between 5.1% and 9.69%. Virginexperiencedays.co.uk saw a dramatic drop from 6.71% to 1.14%. The month concluded with varied performances across advertisers.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK 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.

  1. 1
    Disneyland Paris Tickets | Buy Now And Get 10 Free Prints https://www.attractiontickets.com

    We Guarantee To Be Cheapest. Find A Lower Price & We'll Match It. Plus Exclusive Special Offers! Cheapest Price Guarantee. Avoid A Long Queue.

  2. 2
    14 Magical Christmas Market Destinations In Europe https://www.getyourguide.com

    Tickets can be limited for this incredible attraction. Purchase your tickets in advance. Don't stress if...

  3. 3
    Europe Christmas Market Breaks | Big Jet2 Sale, Save Up To £400 https://www.jet2holidays.com › europe › christmasmarket

    With Over 30 City Destinations, You’re Bound To Find Your Perfect Place. Book Today!

  4. 4
    Best European Christmas Markets | Up to £400 Off Holidays https://www.loveholidays.com

    Thousands of Great Deals Now Live - Save £100s In Our Sale With Deposits from £25pp.

  5. 5
    Christmas Market Cruises in Europe | P&O Cruises https://www.pocruises.com

    Delicious food, festive fizz, a pantomime, and more. Relax, we'll take care of everything.

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In the competitive world of travel PPC, five advertisers shine with enticing offers. Attractiontickets.com lures with Disneyland Paris deals, promising the lowest prices and exclusive perks. Getyourguide.com and Jet2holidays.com captivate with magical European Christmas markets, emphasizing advance bookings and significant savings. Loveholidays.com and P&O Cruises offer festive escapes, highlighting substantial discounts and stress-free experiences. Each ad weaves a narrative of affordability, exclusivity, and unforgettable holiday moments.

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