Travel Trends
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“Turbulence Tests” Have Become a Romantic Travel Trend
Would you go on vacation with someone you just met? A recent Booking.com survey discovered that nearly 37% of people are willing to go on multi-day vacations with potential partners to test their compatibility, with an additional 32% saying that they are open to the idea. These vacations have been dubbed “turbulence tests” by the…
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U.S. Travel Spending Expected to Top $1.4 Trillion as Industry Growth Continues
Domestic travel is expected to keep the U.S. tourism industry on a stable footing through 2030, even as inflation and global uncertainty continue to weigh on the broader economy. New projections are showing that travel spending growth is remaining modest but will be positive through 2028, with stronger gains anticipated later in the decade. According…
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Record-Breaking Memorial Day Weekend Travel Expected
If you’re planning on driving somewhere this Memorial Day weekend, you might want to reconsider your travel plans. Even with climbing gas prices all across the country, the American Automobile Association (AAA) projects that nearly 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles away from home between May 21st and May 25th. If this…
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The Best Countries Ranking of 2026
U.S. News & World Report, one of the trusted leaders in country, college, grad school, and car rankings around the world, has released its 2026 rankings for the best countries in the world. How Countries are Scored These annual rankings from U.S. News & World Report are regarded for their meticulous grading. Each country is…
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Travel Prices Rise Twice the Rate of Inflation in April 2026
Travel prices surged again in April, climbing at more than twice the rate of overall inflation, according to new data released by the U.S. Travel Association. The travel Price Index (TPI) tracks the cost of travel in the United States using the U.S. Department of Labor data from the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI). The…