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KAYAK reveals biggest savings and top trending locations for summer travellers

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KAYAK’s latest Travel Check-in reveals the most searched destinations this summer, and the savings that can be madeNearly half of the top 10 holiday spots this summer are in Asia, and nearly all of them show lower prices this year compared to summer 2024 for departures from the UKKAYAK’s data also reveals the up-and-coming destinations that have seen a rise in searches this year, meeting the desire for most Brits (68%) looking for a new place to explore on holiday

LONDON, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bucket-list destinations are closer than ever for jetsetters this summer, as new research from KAYAK, the world’s leading travel search engine, reveals that flights to nearly half of the 150 most-searched summer holiday destinations from the UK have dropped in price compared to last year.

Whether it’s a sun-swept stop in Alicante, or a European summer city break in Munich, KAYAK’s Travel Check-in: Summer Savings 2025 report shows there’s money to be saved, whatever the holiday.

Asian adventure or sun-drenched Mediterranean?
According to the data, Asia is having a moment this summer. Nearly half of all the destinations in the top 10 most-searched are in the region, with Bangkok and Manila leading as the top two – both with return flights that are the same or cheaper than last year.

For beach-seeking holiday-goers, Alicante and Malaga hold high rankings in the trending searches, with 8% and 9% decreases in price from last year respectively. This summer could also be the perfect opportunity for travellers to take that long-awaited trip to Japan, as Tokyo flights are seeing an average 4% decrease in price compared to last year.

KAYAK’S TOP 10 MOST-SEARCHED DESTINATIONS THIS SUMMER

RANK

DESTINATION

AVG. FLIGHT PRICE, 2025

%-CHANGE IN AVERAGE FLIGHT PRICE FOR SUMMER 2025 VS 2024

1

Bangkok, Thailand

£771

-2 %

2

Manila, Philippines

£878

0 %

3

New York, United States

£529

2 %

4

Faro, Portugal

£217

3 %

5

Málaga, Spain

£183

-8 %

6

Alicante, Spain

£192

-9 %

7

Orlando, Florida, United States

£768

4 %

8

Tokyo, Japan

£944

-4 %

9

Colombo, Sri Lanka

£912

-6 %

10

Barcelona, Spain

£164

-2 %

Up-and-coming getaways

With over two-thirds (68%) of Brits looking for somewhere new for their next holiday*, KAYAK’s data also reveals that lesser-travelled locations are increasingly on people’s radars this summer. For anyone looking to step away from the beaten track, it’s time to seize the opportunity before others catch on.

TOP 10 TOP TRENDING FOR SUMMER 2025 FROM KAYAK

RANK

DESTINATION

%-CHANGE IN FLIGHT SEARCHES FOR SUMMER 2025 VS 2024

AVG. FLIGHT PRICE, 2025

1

Vilnius, Lithuania

105 %

£185

2

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

84 %

£1,135

3

Seoul, South Korea

65 %

£757

4

Harare,  Zimbabwe

56 %

£910

5

Mombasa, Kenya

54 %

£920

6

Buenos Aires, Argentina

49 %

£1,038

7

Billund, Denmark

49 %

£202

8

Zurich, Switzerland

48 %

£166

9

Chisinau, Moldova

47 %

£199

10

Gothenburg, Sweden

45 %

£164

Best time to travel this summer
Based on KAYAK’s findings, June and September are the best times to fly without breaking the bank. In late July, international return flight prices from the UK reach an average of £791, compared to just £491 in mid-June, and £233 in September. In fact, the busiest days for British travellers to fly out will be July 18 and 19 2025, according to the data. The same trend can be seen in domestic flights, with an average return flight price of £118 in late July, compared to £94 in mid-June and £93 by mid-September.

Rachel Mumford, KAYAK UK Travel Expert, said: “Winter’s chill is fading, and wanderlust is heating up, and the great news is that so many sought-after destinations are seeing drops in prices this summer.

“Though the peak season is upon us, KAYAK’s equipped with an array of tools that can help travel-seekers ensure they’re getting the best possible travel advice and deals for their long-awaited summer getaway. For instance, our Best Time to Travel tool allows travellers to tap into our data and deduce the best times to get the whole package: good weather, avoiding crowds, and saving on costs.”

Please visit the KAYAK website to check out the full report.

About KAYAK  
KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is the world’s leading travel search engine. With billions of searches on our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, accommodation, car rental and holiday package. We also support business travellers with our corporate travel solution.

Notes to Editors

All insights in Travel Check-in: Summer savings 2025 report are based on an analysis of flight searches for the 150 most searched destinations made on KAYAK.co.uk and associated brands between 01-11-2024 and 09-04-2025 for travel dates between 01-06-2025 and 15-09-2025 unless stated differently. Year-over-year data is based on the comparison to the same search and travel periods in the previous year.

All flight prices mentioned are weighted average prices for return flights in economy class for the defined travel period, and departing from any airport in the UK. Hotel prices presented are weighted average nightly rates.

*Survey data: All survey insights used in this report are based on the analysis of the consumer research conducted by KAYAK through PureSpectrum. They interviewed 1013 respondents aged 18+ in the UK who travel for leisure purposes internationally at least once a year. The survey was conducted using an online methodology. The research fieldwork was conducted from August 13 – 20, 2024.

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EBSCO Clinical Decisions Appoints Paul Tuten as Executive Vice President

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~ Seasoned health IT executive and former ONC advisor to lead EBSCO Clinical Decisions as it advances its mission to bring trusted evidence to clinicians at the point of care.~

IPSWICH, Mass., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EBSCO Clinical Decisions today announced the appointment of Paul Tuten as its Executive Vice President. In his role, Tuten will oversee all aspects of EBSCO Clinical Decisions, including strategy, content, product development, and growth. His priorities include advancing the organization’s point-of-care strategy and expanding partnerships that bring expert-vetted DynaMed® content directly into the workflows, platforms, and AI-enabled tools clinicians use every day.

“Paul’s strong and even-handed leadership is an incredible asset as we work to deliver intelligent, evidence-based tools that elevate care delivery,” said Roy Ziegelstein, MD, MACP, Editor-in-Chief and Chief Medical Officer of DynaMed. “His deep technical expertise and track record in academic publishing will help us take the next step in building and delivering trustworthy, evidence-based solutions for clinicians that integrate natively into their daily workflows, reducing friction and improving care when and where it matters most.”

Tuten joined the company in 2025 as Executive Vice President and Chief Platform Officer at EBSCO Information Services, focused on accelerating scalable growth of EBSCO’s advanced knowledge services. Prior to joining, he was Chief Product and Technology Officer at Taylor & Francis, where he led a global team in driving digital transformation and enhancing data governance, analytics, and platform-centric customer experiences in service to academic researchers. Tuten previously built and repositioned health IT organizations focused on clinical data exchange, patient safety, quality measurement, and revenue cycle management, including at Quantros (now part of RLDatix and Healthcare Bluebook), RxAnte, and ABILITY Network (now part of Inovalon). He holds a PhD in Information Systems from Nova Southeastern University.

“For too long, clinical decision support has worked like a paper map. Useful, but only if you pull over to review it and already know where you are. Clinicians need something closer to GPS, seamlessly integrated into the car and proactively guiding them in real time without having to take their eyes off the road,” said Tuten. “At EBSCO Clinical Decisions, our job is to get trusted clinical knowledge everywhere care is delivered. But like GPS, clinical decision support is only as good as the information behind it. With AI tools multiplying and published research outpacing peer review, it’s never mattered more that human experts decide what evidence informs it. I’m excited to help bring this vision to life and set a new standard for point-of-care delivery.”

Tuten has also advised the federal government on health information exchange and interoperability as a Senior Advisor to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In that role, he supported the HITECH Act’s Meaningful Use program and served as a government liaison to EHR vendors on certification criteria.

To learn more about EBSCO Clinical Decisions, click here. 

About EBSCO Clinical Decisions

EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) helps people find, access, and apply trusted information. Through its EBSCO Clinical Decisions suite of products, EBSCO delivers evidence-based clinical decision-support solutions designed to help healthcare professionals answer clinical questions, support informed decisions, and improve patient care.

EBSCO Clinical Decisions combines trusted clinical content with advanced technologies to support healthcare organizations and clinicians across clinical decision-making, patient care, learning, and research. The suite is designed to provide current, evidence-based information within the clinical workflow, helping healthcare professionals find the answers they need when they need them. For more information, visit www.clinicaldecisions.com. Visit our blog at Health Notes or follow us on X and LinkedIn.

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College Board Launches AP Cybersecurity to Prepare Students to Protect the Digital World

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New high school course builds foundational skills for college, careers, and service as states connect cybersecurity education to national security needs

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cyber threats reach into everyday life, from scams that steal families’ savings to attacks on utilities and other essential services. Helping students understand and respond to those threats can open doors to further education, employment, and national defense service. College Board’s new AP Cybersecurity course, which was launched in high schools this fall, gives students a place to begin.

In 2025, U.S. employers posted more than half a million job listings requiring cybersecurity skills. Yet many students have little opportunity to learn about cybersecurity in high school or see where those skills could take them.

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AP Cybersecurity introduces students to the work behind that demand: protecting the systems people depend on. Through practical scenarios, students assess security weaknesses, weigh risks, and investigate evidence of attacks. An assignment might ask them to evaluate threats to internet-connected farm equipment or recommend protections for computer networks aboard a naval submarine.

These assignments help students see how cybersecurity skills apply across industries and in national defense. Indiana offers an example of how those connections can take shape. The statewide Cybersecurity Partnership brings together high schools, colleges, employers, and the Indiana National Guard to help students explore routes into further education, employment, and military service.

The course and partnerships like Indiana’s address two connected needs: giving students an introduction to cybersecurity and helping them understand where continued learning could lead. For students, that connection gives classroom assignments a larger purpose. Investigating a security weakness today can be a first step toward learning how to protect a hospital, secure a business, or defend the country.

Interested in learning more? Talk to your school district or high school to see if they are offering AP Cybersecurity or visit collegeboard.org

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Alkami to Host Webinar with Thomaston Savings Bank on Using Predictive AI to Deliver Data-Driven Guidance and Accelerate Growth

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Leaders from Alkami and Thomaston Savings Bank will discuss how financial institutions can use predictive AI and behavioral signals to drive strategic growth and strengthen account holder relationships

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) (“Alkami”), a digital sales and service platform provider for financial institutions in the U.S., today announced an upcoming webinar hosted with Thomaston Savings Bank, “Guess Less and Grow More with Predictive AI.” The webinar will take place Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET.

As account holders increasingly expect more personalized and proactive experiences, financial institutions have an opportunity to leverage data to deliver tailored guidance during every interaction. According to Alkami research, 44% of Americans who use digital banking wish their primary financial provider did a better job anticipating their financial needs and goals.1

The upcoming webinar will explore how financial institutions can respond to these expectations by using predictive artificial intelligence (AI) to drive growth across deposits and lending while strengthening primary relationships. Speakers will discuss how Alkami’s Data & Marketing Solution uses behavioral insights and predictive AI to help institutions identify growth opportunities and deliver more personalized outreach.

Featured speakers include:

Kent Blacksher, strategic account executive, AlkamiEthan O’Day, business intelligence analyst, Thomaston Savings Bank

“Data helps us understand how customers engage, but the real value comes from understanding what those behaviors may tell us about their needs,” said Ethan O’Day, business intelligence analyst, Thomaston Savings Bank. “Predictive AI can help us focus our outreach sooner and make it more relevant, while our team’s expertise keeps the work grounded in the relationships we have with our customers.”

During the session, attendees will learn how to:

Identify deposit and lending opportunities using behavioral signalsCreate more relevant outreach for customers and membersRecognize engagement and attrition signals earlierSimplify campaign execution and move from insight to actionBuild marketing strategies that support growth and retention

The presentation will explore real examples of how data-activated campaigns drive faster product adoption, along with insights into how predictive AI can help guide your team’s strategy.

“Financial institutions have more data than ever, but data creates value when teams can turn insight into action,” said Kent Blacksher, strategic account executive at Alkami. “Combining predictive AI with human expertise allows marketing teams to skip the guesswork while building stronger account holder relationships.”

To register for the webinar, visit here.

To learn more about Anticipatory Banking and the Alkami Digital Sales & Service Platform, visit here.

About Alkami
Alkami provides a digital sales and service platform for U.S. banks and credit unions. Our unified Platform integrates onboarding, digital banking, and data and marketing—each solution can stand alone, but together they deliver more—to help institutions onboard, engage, and grow relationships. As the future shifts toward Anticipatory Banking, we help data-informed bankers meet the moment with technology that drives action.

1 Alkami Proprietary Research. 2026 Digital Banking Americans Research Study. Online survey of 1,500 U.S. digital banking Americans conducted March 26–April 22, 2026.

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alkami@fullyvested.com

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marla.pieton@alkami.com

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