travel trends

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas enters a new operational era with the appointment of Jon Benson as General Manager following a comprehensive $100 million facility upgrade.

New data reveals 81% of Gen Z and Millennial travelers are using films, streaming, and TikTok to drive US destination choices, fueling a massive surge in set-jetting.

Cristiano Ronaldo leads a new era of athlete extravagance, spending $7.5 million on luxury gifts for Georgina Rodriguez, surpassing other sporting icons in romantic spending.

Eastar Jet and the KTO have partnered to redirect Chinese-speaking tourists to regional South Korean hubs, aiming to increase regional airport arrivals to 55% by 2028.

Asia is witnessing a dramatic shift in summer 2026 travel patterns as China, Japan, and Nepal promote 'coolcations'—mountain escapes and highland retreats designed to combat rising regional temperatures.

Bhedetar Skywalk in Dhankuta, Nepal, welcomes over 309,000 visitors in two years, featuring a 1,400m high glass walkway with Everest views.

ResortPass is transforming the luxury hospitality sector by providing day-access to premium pools, private beaches, and wellness programs at elite resorts without requiring overnight stays.

Japan expands its wellness tourism sector as Awaji Island and Okinawa launch transformational longevity retreats combining medical innovation and heritage in 2026.

Not Just Travel is transforming the UK luxury travel sector by introducing a multi-tier specialist training programme to meet the rising global demand for high-end, personalised tourism experiences.

New Eurostat data reveals Greece remains one of the EU's most seasonally dependent tourism markets, with nearly 42% of all 2025 overnight stays concentrated in July and August.

Indian travelers are booking theme parks and island tours at record rates across Southeast Asia in 2026. Universal Studios Singapore and Phu Quoc lead the charge, reflecting a shift toward experience-driven holidays.

International Muslim travel is set to hit 262 million arrivals by 2030, with AI-driven planning and digital infrastructure becoming the primary drivers of growth in the halal tourism sector.