travel trends

Bahrain's luxury hotel capacity surpasses 24,000 rooms, highlighting coastal escapes like Marassi and the eco-luxury Hawar Resort by Mantis.

China's dark tourism shifts from memorials to immersive disaster simulations in Hangzhou, where travelers experience typhoons, floods, and survival training.

Tokyo and Bangkok restructure their 2026 tourism planning, focusing on passenger yields and sustainable air capacity amid geopolitical shifts.

Noosa and Yulara lead Australia's shift to regenerative travel in 2026, balancing visitor volumes with ecological preservation and Indigenous stewardship.

Spain emerges as a premier destination for dog-inclusive holidays in 2026, driving a European pet-friendly tourism shift in accommodation and transport.

Jordan's JITOA and the South African Embassy establish a bilateral tourism framework in 2026 to promote faith travel and cultural exchange.

Indonesia overtakes 10 regional competitors to become the premier solo travel destination in Southeast Asia in 2026, supported by robust arrivals data.

Tropical islands like the Maldives, Mauritius, and Seychelles lead a corporate incentive travel shift in 2026, blending MICE infrastructure with luxury.

Discover five of the world's most dramatic scenic drives in 2026, from Canada's Icefields Parkway to South Africa's Chapman's Peak Drive.

Riga, Vilnius, Sarajevo, Bucharest, Sofia, and Tirana emerge as Eastern Europe's leading travel capitals in 2026, driving a shift toward cultural tourism.

Independent bookstores emerge as major cultural destinations in 2026, transforming travel in Portland, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle.

Brazil's MICE tourism sector fuels corporate travel, international investment, and regional development across São Paulo, Rio, and Brasília in 2026.