EasyJet holidays ‘contributes £5.9bn’ to economies in key Med destinations

EasyJet holidays generated €5.9 billion in economic impact across the key destinations of Spain, Greece and Turkey in 2025.

The budget airline’s in-house tour operator revealed the figure in its latest impact report.

The findings show a 65% year on year rise in certified sustainable hotels to more than 2,800 and continued investment in lower-carbon initiatives.

The company commissioned Tourism Economics, part of Oxford Economics, to assess its impact across key destinations of Spain, Greece and Turkey.

The study found that its holidays to the three countries generated €5.9 billion in economic output in 2025, contributing €2.4 billion to GDP, supporting 42,900 jobs and generating €678 million in tax revenues.

Customers also spent an estimated €1.2 billion with local businesses, underlining the important role package holidays play in supporting destination economies.

The research also found that easyJet holidays customers stay significantly longer than average visitors, increasing their overall spend and economic contribution.

EasyJet holidays chief executive Garry Wilson said: “As a mainstream tour operator, we have both the responsibility and the opportunity to help shape the future of travel.

“This year’s Impact Report highlights the progress we’re making and, for the first time, helps quantify the wider contribution of our holidays through our partnership with Oxford Economics.

“From expanding our certified hotel portfolio to scaling lower-carbon transport and supporting local communities, we’re focused on delivering measurable change at scale.

"This report shows how we’re turning practical solutions into meaningful action across mainstream travel.

“Our work with Oxford Economics is an important step in understanding and evidencing that contribution, helping ensure we continue to deliver value not only for our customers, but for the destinations and communities we serve.”