A Fragile Turn: Sentiment Sinks to a New Record Low, Yet the Score Climbs

The Hostfully Hosting and Travel Index for June 2026 shows a Getaway Score of 49.2 (Cloudy rating), up from May’s 44.0, driven by improved search trends and favorable hurricane forecasts. However, consumer sentiment hit a new all-time low of 44.8, with 57% of respondents citing high prices as their top concern, creating a disconnect between negative sentiment and continued travel demand.