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Resort Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global resort market is worth USD 200 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 346 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.6% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Beach and island resorts is the largest by type segment.

USD 200 bnMarket size 2026
USD 346 bnForecast 2036
5.6%CAGR 2026-2036
United StatesLargest country

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5 segmentation views25 countries2026 to 2036 yearly forecast

Market overview

The global resort market is worth USD 200 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 346 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.6% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Beach and island resorts is the largest by type segment.

ScopeRevenue of resorts: beach, ski, lake, spa, golf and all-inclusive resort properties, from rooms, packages, food, activities and on-site services.
IndustryTravel and Tourism
Value 2025USD 190 bn
Value 2026USD 200 bn
Value 2036USD 346 bn
CAGR 2026-20365.6%
Volume 2026618 million room nights
Volume 2036832 million room nights
Average price 2026USD 325 per room night
Report priceStarts from USD 1,999
PublishedNovember 2026

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Resort market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global resort market is forecast to grow from USD 200 bn in 2026 to USD 346 bn by 2036, a rise of 72%Global market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 5.6%
Resort market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 190 bn; 2026: USD 200 bn; 2027: USD 212 bn; 2028: USD 224 bn; 2029: USD 236 bn; 2030: USD 249 bn; 2031: USD 263 bn; 2032: USD 278 bn; 2033: USD 294 bn; 2034: USD 310 bn; 2035: USD 327 bn; 2036: USD 346 bn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 5.6%.2025200 bn2026263 bn2031346 bn20365.6% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 200 bn
2027USD 212 bn
2028USD 224 bn
2029USD 236 bn
2030USD 249 bn
2031USD 263 bn
2032USD 278 bn
2033USD 294 bn
2034USD 310 bn
2035USD 327 bn
2036USD 346 bn

Resort market segmentation

By type

Exhibit 2Beach and island resorts is the largest segment by type, with 40.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by type
Resort market share by type, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by type. Beach and island resorts: 40.0%; All-inclusive resorts: 20.0%; Ski and mountain resorts: 17.0%; Golf and other resorts: 13.0%; Spa and wellness resorts: 10.0%.Beach and island resorts40.0%All-inclusive resorts20.0%Ski and mountain resorts17.0%Golf and other resorts13.0%Spa and wellness resorts10.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Beach and island resorts40.0%39.7%USD 80.2 bn5.5%
Ski and mountain resorts17.0%15.3%USD 34.1 bn4.5%
All-inclusive resorts20.0%21.8%USD 40.1 bn6.5%
Spa and wellness resorts10.0%11.4%USD 20.0 bn7.0%
Golf and other resorts13.0%11.7%USD 26.1 bn4.5%

By class

Exhibit 3Luxury adds the most revenue by class, growing from USD 64.1 bn in 2026 to USD 119 bn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by class, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Resort market by class, 2026 and 2036Revenue by class in 2026 and 2036. Upscale: USD 76.2 bn in 2026, USD 129 bn in 2036, change +69%; Luxury: USD 64.1 bn in 2026, USD 119 bn in 2036, change +86%; Mid-range: USD 60.1 bn in 2026, USD 97.2 bn in 2036, change +62%.20262036 forecastChangeUpscale+69%76.2 bn129 bnLuxury+86%64.1 bn119 bnMid-range+62%60.1 bn97.2 bn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Luxury32.0%34.6%USD 64.1 bn6.4%
Upscale38.0%37.3%USD 76.2 bn5.4%
Mid-range30.0%28.1%USD 60.1 bn4.9%

By stay length

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
1 to 3 nights34.0%32.0%USD 68.2 bn5.0%
4 to 7 nights46.0%46.0%USD 92.2 bn5.6%
Over 7 nights20.0%22.0%USD 40.1 bn6.6%

By guest type

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Couples and honeymooners34.0%34.0%USD 68.2 bn5.6%
Families38.0%38.0%USD 76.2 bn5.6%
Friends and corporate groups28.0%28.0%USD 56.1 bn5.6%

By booking channel

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Tour operators and packages38.0%34.0%USD 76.2 bn4.4%
Online travel agencies28.0%30.0%USD 56.1 bn6.3%
Direct34.0%36.0%USD 68.2 bn6.2%

Top 25 countries for resort by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 68.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 89.1%.

Exhibit 4United States is the largest country market at USD 42.1 bn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 36.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Resort market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. United States: USD 42.1 bn, 21.0%; Mexico: USD 16.0 bn, 8.0%; China: USD 14.0 bn, 7.0%; Spain: USD 13.0 bn, 6.5%; Thailand: USD 12.0 bn, 6.0%; Dominican Republic: USD 9.0 bn, 4.5%; Indonesia: USD 8.0 bn, 4.0%; Japan: USD 8.0 bn, 4.0%; Italy: USD 8.0 bn, 4.0%; Maldives: USD 6.0 bn, 3.0%.United States42.1 bn 21.0%Mexico16.0 bn 8.0%China14.0 bn 7.0%Spain13.0 bn 6.5%Thailand12.0 bn 6.0%Dominican Republic9.0 bn 4.5%Indonesia8.0 bn 4.0%Japan8.0 bn 4.0%Italy8.0 bn 4.0%Maldives6.0 bn 3.0%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1United StatesUSD 42.1 bn21.0%USD 66.0 bn4.6%
2MexicoUSD 16.0 bn8.0%USD 29.0 bn6.1%
3ChinaUSD 14.0 bn7.0%USD 28.0 bn7.2%
4SpainUSD 13.0 bn6.5%USD 20.4 bn4.6%
5ThailandUSD 12.0 bn6.0%USD 22.8 bn6.6%
6Dominican RepublicUSD 9.0 bn4.5%USD 16.2 bn6.1%
7IndonesiaUSD 8.0 bn4.0%USD 15.9 bn7.1%
8JapanUSD 8.0 bn4.0%USD 12.1 bn4.2%
9ItalyUSD 8.0 bn4.0%USD 12.4 bn4.5%
10MaldivesUSD 6.0 bn3.0%USD 11.4 bn6.6%
11FranceUSD 4.8 bn2.4%USD 8.3 bn5.8%
12TurkeyUSD 4.4 bn2.2%USD 7.7 bn5.8%
13GreeceUSD 4.0 bn2.0%USD 7.1 bn5.8%
14EgyptUSD 3.7 bn1.8%USD 6.5 bn5.8%
15PortugalUSD 3.4 bn1.7%USD 6.0 bn5.8%
16CanadaUSD 3.1 bn1.6%USD 5.5 bn5.8%
17AustraliaUSD 2.9 bn1.4%USD 5.0 bn5.8%
18VietnamUSD 2.6 bn1.3%USD 5.0 bn6.5%
19MalaysiaUSD 2.4 bn1.2%USD 4.3 bn5.9%
20JamaicaUSD 2.2 bn1.1%USD 3.9 bn5.8%
21BahamasUSD 2.1 bn1.0%USD 3.6 bn5.8%
22BrazilUSD 1.9 bn0.9%USD 3.3 bn5.7%
23CroatiaUSD 1.7 bn0.9%USD 3.1 bn5.8%
24United Arab EmiratesUSD 1.6 bn0.8%USD 2.8 bn5.7%
25IndiaUSD 1.5 bn0.7%USD 2.8 bn6.4%
Rest of worldUSD 21.8 bn10.9%USD 36.4 bn5.3%
Exhibit 5United States and China account for 26% of the USD 145 bn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Resort market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 200 bn. United States: +USD 23.9 bn; China: +USD 14.0 bn; Mexico: +USD 13.0 bn; Thailand: +USD 10.8 bn; Indonesia: +USD 7.9 bn; 20 other countries: +USD 61.0 bn; Rest of world: +USD 14.6 bn. Market value 2036: USD 346 bn.Market value 2026200 bnUnited States+23.9 bnChina+14.0 bnMexico+13.0 bnThailand+10.8 bnIndonesia+7.9 bn20 other countries+61.0 bnRest of world+14.6 bnMarket value 2036346 bn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • Marriott International
  • Club Med
  • Vail Resorts
  • Hilton Worldwide
  • Meliá Hotels International
  • Minor International
  • Hyatt Hotels
  • Accor

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Sandals Resorts
  • Barceló Hotel Group
  • Iberostar
  • Palace Resorts
  • RIU Hotels & Resorts
  • Karisma Hotels & Resorts
  • Grupo Xcaret
  • Playa Hotels & Resorts
  • Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs
  • Kerzner International

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Aman
  • Six Senses
  • Soho House
  • Beachcomber Resorts
  • Constance Hotels & Resorts
  • Banyan Tree
  • Sun Resorts

Research methodology

Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the resort market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.

The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 5.6% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by type, by class, by stay length, by guest type, by booking channel. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.

Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.

Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the resort market?

The global resort market is estimated at USD 190 bn in 2025 and USD 200 bn in 2026.

How fast will the resort market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 346 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.6% from 2026, an increase of USD 145 bn.

Which country is the largest market for resort?

United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 42.1 bn in 2026, 21.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 36.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, China is growing fastest at 7.2% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which resort segment is largest?

In the by type split, Beach and island resorts is the largest segment with 40.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading resort companies?

Global leaders include Marriott International, Club Med, Vail Resorts, Hilton Worldwide.

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