travel trends

Solo travel trends emerge as a major force in global tourism in 2026, with destinations adapting to independent travelers seeking safety and growth.

Europe enters a new passion-based travel era, with 'sight-doing' trends transforming destinations in Spain, Italy, Portugal, and France into active classrooms.

Viking festivals in California, Minnesota, and Missouri drive a surge in US heritage tourism from September to November 2026 with immersive historical events.

Uzbekistan adapts traditional dishes into vegan and Ayurvedic options to grow wellness tourism, targeting health-conscious Indian and global visitors.

As global political debates shift, the history of Soviet-era collectivization and camps in Kazakhstan highlights how economic freedom drives tourism.

African tourism markets face divergent outcomes from currency liberalization, with Lagos leaning on domestic spending and Cairo capturing regional arrivals in 2026.

Thailand and Malaysia lead a six-nation Schengen-style visa bloc and implement strict digital arrival systems to balance tourism growth with security in 2026.

Southeast Asia's tourism model is undergoing a radical shift as high-speed rail, integrated customs, and digital payments enable seamless two-to-three-day cross-border weekend getaways across ASEAN nations.

Airlines have launched promotional fares, with flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore dropped to US$53.50 for August-September 2026.

Seoul is integrating urban forests into its tourism infrastructure to combat extreme summer heat, utilizing natural cooling systems to lower city temperatures by up to 1.8°C.

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia strengthens its luxury wellness portfolio by appointing industry veteran Stephanie Schweppe to lead the iconic 31,000-square-foot Joya Spa.

The Doyle Collection has named Katie Farrell as Chief Commercial Officer to lead the commercial and marketing strategy for its luxury hotel portfolio across Ireland, the UK, and the USA.