travel trends

Last-minute bookings have surged 25% across APAC in early 2026, with Expedia data showing travelers increasingly commit to trips within 7-13 days of departure. This marks a fundamental shift in travel planning behavior.

Central and South America's travel sector will expand 4.1% in 2026, significantly outpacing the global average of 3.2%, driven by robust domestic demand and relative geopolitical stability.

Central and South America's travel sector will expand 4.1% in 2026, exceeding the global average of 3.2%. Strong domestic demand and geopolitical resilience drive regional tourism recovery.

Expedia's partnership with IShowSpeed marks a turning point in 2026 travel marketing. Major brands are shifting creator collaborations from experimental tactics to essential business strategy targeting Gen Z travelers.

Expedia's collaboration with YouTube creator IShowSpeed signals a fundamental shift in travel marketing strategy. Major brands are doubling down on influencer partnerships in 2026 to capture Gen Z travelers and drive authentic engagement.

India's hospitality sector expects 5.1% employment growth in 2026 driven by MICE and religious tourism expansion. 63% of employers plan workforce expansion across metros and emerging regions, with sales and finance roles in high demand.

Australian travellers are abandoning European summer plans for Asia Pacific alternatives in 2026. New data reveals Vietnam's Hanoi, Danang, and Hoi An lead search growth, driven by Middle East instability and superior value.

Bikepacking camping combines two-wheeled exploration with backcountry overnight stays, attracting thousands of adventurers across America's most scenic cycling corridors in 2026.

Bike camping is surging across America in 2026 as adventure travelers combine cycling with backcountry exploration. This hybrid outdoor trend is reshaping how nomads experience scenic routes and remote landscapes.

Delhi bus bookings surge 28% as young travellers aged 18-30 dominate intercity travel during Ganga Dussehra and summer holidays in 2026.

The US Department of Transportation unveiled its 2026 freight national strategic plan on May 19, targeting modernization of America's 11.27 million km network. The five-year initiative addresses supply chain security, reshoring growth, and infrastructure resilience amid transforming economic conditions.

Marriott Bonvoy's 2026 Loyalty Trends Report reveals how travel preferences local to Asia Pacific are fundamentally reshaping hotel loyalty programs, with India emerging as the region's fastest-growing market driven by experience-led travel demands.