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Thanks to new airline subscriptions and social-media communities, the ability to take international day trips is surprisingly affordable… and becoming a trend. The Big Picture: If being able to go anywhere for the cost of a nice dinner doesn’t make the world suddenly feel smaller and more accessible, possibly nothing else will. Don’t be surprised […]
A new report from Kampgrounds of America (KOA) has found that young people, especially Gen Zers, are supercharging demand for camping — especially its fancy cousin, glamping. Why It Hits: The typical vacation is getting even more expensive, thanks to inflation, tariffs, crackdowns on short-term rentals, and other economic factors. That doesn’t mean that people have […]
Luxury travel company Black Tomato is launching an AI-powered itinerary planner called the “Feelings Engine,”which offers ideas based on how travelers would like to feel at the end of their vacation — excited, relaxed, and everything in between. Why It Vibes: Black Tomato and many other travel agencies have discovered that people today are more concerned with […]
Your trips next year may revolve around turning off-the-beaten-path towns into new vacation hotspots, going abroad to find a hard-to-get product, or getting away just to see the night sky a bit clearer. Why It Flies: Despite tightening budgets and the never-ending headlines of how dicey air travel seems to be right now, domestic and international travel are […]
Travelers, especially Americans, are paying extra to avoid any type of line — at theme parks, tourist hotspots, and while waiting for their hotel rooms — that could undercut their enjoyment. The Big View: Global tourism is at an all-time high, which means that the number of people visiting the same top destinations is more impacted than ever. Services […]
Hilton found that modern travelers are actually, finally, looking to relax on vacations and slow down instead of making them an endless sprint to see as many hotspots as possible. Why It Hits: The past few decades of travel have been defined by traditional tourism. But as the desire to find unique experiences and the need to recover from collective burnout […]
TikTok is leaning harder into travel after data showed the platform has become a key tool for users to discover new destinations, build itineraries, and even buy plane tickets. Why It Hits: For years, Google has been the go-to portal for people’s travel logistics. TikTok taking away market share in the category could be further proof of how the […]
The Future. Once a post-pandemic travel favorite, American theme parks are now experiencing a slowdown as inflation and wanderlust draw visitors away. If major players like Disney, Universal, and Six Flags hope to recapture the interest of price-conscious consumers, they may need to offer more discounts and innovative attractions before the year’s end. Roller coaster […]
The Future. Mindtrip, which raised $7 million from Costanoa Ventures last year, wants to bring organization to your endless web bookmarks for a dream vacation with its new feature, Start Anywhere. Mixed with a newly launched creator program, people may start basing their vacations around custom-made itineraries by influencers. Engagement vacationMindtrip’s Start Anywhere, which is […]
The Future. Countries all around the world are instituting new rules and initiatives to curb the amount of luggage travelers carry, especially as tourism hits record highs. The hope is that by reducing luggage, the tourism industry could lower the amount of carbon emissions it emits and make traveling logistics more friendly for residents. If […]