travel trends

Extreme southern European heatwaves are driving a structural shift in global tourism, with travelers ditching traditional Mediterranean hotspots for Norway's milder climates and sustainable urban hubs.

Vietnam is leveraging a strategic education boom to drive high-value tourism, with international students and scholars significantly boosting the economies of Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang in 2026.

A new analysis reveals Alabama and Mississippi as the highest-risk states for business operations in 2026, citing a volatile mix of rising bankruptcy rates and stagnant GDP growth.

Nepal reports a record-breaking influx of international visitors in 2026, with over 50,000 travellers arriving via Bangkok and other Southeast Asian hubs, driven by liberalized aviation agreements.

Despite steady arrival numbers, Sri Lanka's tourism revenue fell 11.5% in the first seven months of 2026, driven by inflationary fuel spikes and a lack of high-spending luxury visitors.

Global tour operator Collette strengthens its Oceania presence by appointing industry veteran Matt Drummond to lead strategic partnerships and agency growth.

Airbnb's 2026 insights reveal a major shift in US travel patterns, as fall getaways and rural escapes replace traditional summer vacations.

Abercrombie & Kent unveils an ultra-luxury 28-day private jet tour visiting all seven continents, departing in January 2028.

Explore under-the-radar alternatives to crowded hotspots, from Hawaii's Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi to the Dry Tortugas, Culebra, and Channel Islands.

Indian travelers target Goa, Mumbai, and Puri for Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami long weekends, balancing domestic getaways with outbound escapes.

Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands attract US travelers seeking tropical escapes without passport renewal delays or border procedures.

Caribbean islands, including Belize, the Dominican Republic, Aruba, and Dominica, offer foreign retirees residency options and affordable slow living.