Travel Trends
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The Top 10 Best America 250 Events in 2026
This year, celebrating America’s independence will go beyond just a single week in July. As Independence Day approaches, America 250 events are in full swing across the US. While most of the celebrations will be taking place on and around July 4th, there are also plenty of states across America hosting year-long celebrations and offerings…
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FIFA World Cup Tourists Are Going Viral for Loving America
For many tourists this summer, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has become more than a sporting event, but a cultural exchange. As millions of international visitors travel across the United States, their genuine, unfiltered reactions to everyday American life and culture have become viral sensations on TikTok, Instagram, and X. Far from the scripted narratives…
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Survey Reveals Strong Travel Demand Even as Prices Continue to Rise
A new survey out of Atlanta-based behavioral data company Fullstory paints a pretty clear picture of where travel demand sits heading into the back half of 2026. People still want to go places, but they’re watching their money more closely than before. The survey pulled responses from more than 1,000 U.S. consumers and looked at…
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Rising Costs and Domestic Tourism are Changing Canadian Summer Travel
Canada’s tourism sector generated a record-breaking, nearly $60 billion, between May and August 2025, boosted by domestic travelers. Last year was one of the strongest seasons on record for Canadian tourism, generating nearly $60 billion across May through August, which marked a 6% year-over-year increase. Key growth factors included a post-COVID travel bounce, a favorable…
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US Travelers Abandoning Summer Plans This Year at Record High
Americans are ditching summer travel plans this year at a record rate. According to a recent Deloitte survey, only 45% of Americans are planning vacations with paid lodging, hitting a six-year low due to inflation, the K-shaped economy, and surging airfares. While lower and middle-income families delay or scale back their plans, affluent consumers are…
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Top 10 European Countries: Which Should You Visit in 2026?
Europe still remains the undisputed titan of global tourism, drawing hundreds of millions of international travelers annually. This has cemented its status as the most visited region in the world. According to Visual Capitalist, Europe recorded over 1.5 billion overnight stays in 2025, a massive leap from the mere 25 million reported by SmarterTravel in…
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US Hotel Rates Reach New Heights
There has been a recent rise in demand for both travel and hotel booking around the globe, but US hotels specifically have been more in demand than ever before. In an interview with NewsNation, HotelPlanner CEO Tim Hentschel said, “We’re seeing robust, year-over-year demand for more than five years now.” A recent industry report shows…
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Atlanta Named Top U.S. Summer Travel Destination for 2026
Atlanta landed on the top of WalletHub’s latest summer travel ranking. Atlanta beat out a long list of U.S. cities across 41 different indicators, flight costs, number of attractions, average meal prices for two, and more. The ranking was not about the scenery of the locations, however, cities were ranked by how affordable and convenient…
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Make Your Bedroom Feel Like a Resort With New Marriott Collection
If you’ve ever wanted to take a piece of your vacation home with you, now might be your chance. Marriott Bonvoy has just officially launched the Design Shop, a brand new furniture shop with pieces inspired by Marriott’s luxury hotels all around the world. The inaugural collection for the Design Shop is a collection drawing…
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As Global Travel Booms, the US Might Lose Top Tourism Spot
In recent years, global travel has been surging, but fewer tourists are coming to the US. Despite a global surge in travel, the United States is losing market share of international tourists as growth in North America stalls and visitor numbers decline. In 2025, North America was the slowest‑growing tourism market worldwide, with US international…