New travel data for 2026 shows travelers rethinking how they plan, pay for, and experience trips, with AI, short getaways, wellness, and flexibility shaping the year ahead.
IHG Hotels and Resorts is introducing its Vignette Collection brand to India, signaling growing confidence in the country’s luxury travel market and evolving guest expectations.
Hilton is entering the growing short-term and extended-stay apartment market with the launch of Apartment Collection by Hilton, blending residential-style living with hotel-level service.
Italy leads global travel demand in 2025, with Rome among the most booked cities, while Japan, Egypt, and island destinations highlight shifting patterns in luxury, value, and long-stay travel.
From global icons to fast-rising hotspots, Tripadvisor’s latest rankings reveal where travelers are heading in 2026 across top, trending, food, honeymoon, and solo travel categories.
The U.S. government has announced an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, signaling a major shift in immigration policy with broad implications for global travel, migration, and international relations.
BTS’s massive 2026–2027 comeback tour is shaping up to be one of the most powerful drivers of international travel, turning concert dates into global tourism events.
Donald Trump’s return to the White House is reshaping international travel patterns, with political rhetoric, security concerns and foreign policy tensions influencing where – and whether – travelers choose to go.
The latest Henley Passport Index reveals which nationalities offer the greatest travel freedom in 2026, highlighting shifting global mobility and diplomatic influence.
Allegiant Air has agreed to acquire Sun Country Airlines in a $1.5 billion cash-and-stock deal that will create one of the largest leisure-focused carriers in the United States.
HBO’s hit series The White Lotus will film its fourth season on the French Riviera, with Saint-Tropez and a historic palace hotel set to become the show’s next iconic backdrop.
From historic port cities to remote frontiers, The New York Times’ 2026 list highlights destinations shaped by culture, sustainability, and global change.
U.S. airlines are working to restore Caribbean schedules after temporary airspace restrictions caused hundreds of cancellations and stranded tens of thousands of travelers during the peak holiday period.
LEGOLAND Deutschland will debut the world’s first LEGO Harry Potter Land, bringing iconic wizarding locations, themed rides, and immersive experiences to Europe.
Romania is moving forward with plans for Dracula Land, a €1 billion theme park near Bucharest that blends folklore, entertainment, and tourism on an unprecedented scale.