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November 14, 2025

Expedia releases forecast of 2026 travel trends

By ALEC SILLS-TRAUSCH
Guessing Headlights

Travelers are shifting away from sightseeing toward more meaningful experiences. Increasingly, vacations are focused on connection, culture, and sustainability rather than traditional tourist attractions.

Expedia Group has released its annual travel-forecast report, "Unpack '26: The Trends in Travel," offering an early look at what travelers are seeking in the coming year. The company reports that the era of passive, simple getaways is giving way to deeper, more intentional travel rooted in culture, sustainability, and personal meaning.


 
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