Ibis partners with Globetrender to reveal 25 ways Gen Y and Z will travel in 2025

With no shortage of data to show people want to travel in 2025, Ibis has thrown its hat in the ring with a new report ‘Go Get It: How Gen Z/Y Will Travel in 2025’.

As data from ibis reveals a third of people (31 per cent) want to travel more in 2025 that they did in 2024 and 22 per cent are prepared to spend more in travel this year, ibis is inviting travellers to ‘Go get it’ with the ultimate travel inspiration – 25 Reasons to Travel in 2025.

Partnering with travel trend experts Globetrender, ibis has identified the most exciting events, festivals, and cultural moments across the globe, inspiring travellers to explore new horizons, seize every opportunity, and experience life to the fullest.

From iconic music festivals and blockbuster TV locations to unmissable sporting events and culinary adventures, 2025 promises to be a year of unforgettable travel experiences. With ibis, ibis Styles and ibis budget hotels situated close to major events, travellers are ideally positioned to experience the dynamic energy and authentic spirit of each destination.

Here’s a taster of some of the reasons to travel in 2025

 25 Reasons to Travel in 2025:

• Yayoi Kusama Art Exhibition (now – 21st April 2025, Melbourne)
  • Stay: ibis Melbourne Central
  • The Yayoi Kusama exhibition at NGV International, Melbourne, is currently showcasing more than 180 artworks from the polka dot-obsessed Japanese artist’s eight-decade career. Transforming the entire ground floor, it features paintings, sculptures and installations, as well as never-before-seen works.
•  Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (14th February – 2nd March 2025)
  • Stay: ibis Sydney Barangaroo
  • Get set for a rainbow revolution at Sydney’s Mardi Gras 2025. Expect a dazzling array of floats, costumes and performances that highlight the creativity and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. Beyond the iconic parade, the two-week festival offers a packed calendar of events including art exhibitions, film screenings, panel discussions and parties.
• Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships (16th February – 1st March 2025)
  • Stay: ibis World Trade Centre Dubai
  • The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, a prestigious ATP 500 event, attracts top-ranked players worldwide. Known for its high-quality competition and luxurious setting, the tournament offers a glimpse of tennis excellence in the heart of the UAE.
• Carnival – Rio de Janeiro (28th February – 8th March 2025)
  • Stay: ibis budget Rio de Janeiro Centro
  • Rio de Janeiro’s carnival, held annually before Lent, is the world’s largest festival. This vibrant celebration features elaborate parades with samba schools competing in the Sambadrome, street parties (blocos) and wild costume balls. Millions of revellers flood the city for five days of nonstop festivities, showcasing Brazil’s rich culture through music and dance.