The Holiday Traveler

For many DIRECTV viewers, holiday celebrations often extend beyond the home, with travel playing a key role in how they experience the season. Long before departure, TV serves as a source of inspiration, helping shape the choices they make along the way. And because they continue engaging with must-watch content while traveling, brands have opportunities to connect with them both ahead of and during their journeys.

Drawing on custom research from DIRECTV Advertising, the findings below highlight how TV enables brands to connect with consumers wherever their holiday plans take them.

Reach DIRECTV Viewers Before They Depart***

60%
Travel by plane for a vacation or getaway during the holidays
58%
Travel by plane to visit friends or family during the holidays
47%
Travel Thanksgiving week
47%
Travel Christmas week
42%
Travel between Christmas and New Year’s
30%
likely plan to travel New Year’s Week

TV Is Part of the Trip

For today's travelers, TV remains an expected part of the travel experience. In fact, 91% say it's important for flights and hotels to offer live TV, while 93% intend to watch TV during their next trip.

For DIRECTV viewers, that expectation translates into active viewing throughout the travel experience.

Watch TV or movies while waiting at the airport***
Watch TV or movies while on an airplane***

Travel Creates New Opportunities for Influence

That engagement creates new opportunities for brands. As DIRECTV viewers spend time with content while traveling, advertising continues to influence consideration and inspire action.

Get holiday gift inspiration from advertising seen while traveling**
vs. non-viewers**

Extending Reach Beyond the Home

Through DIRECTV Advertising, brands can stay connected with audiences as they move between destinations, extending campaigns beyond traditional viewing environments and reaching consumers during key planning and purchasing moments throughout the travel journey.

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Sourcing: * DIRECTV Advertising via Suzy, custom survey of 1000 US 18+ travelers (Gen pop, census-balanced), December 2025. ** DIRECTV Advertising via Suzy, custom August 2026 survey of 1810 US adults 18+ DTV Sub n = 805, Non Sub n =1005 *** DIRECTV Advertising custom surveys via Suzy, May 2026 survey of 1897 US adults 18+ DIRECTV Sub n = 882, Non Sub n = 1015