"Skyscanner, a leading global travel booking site, released its 2026 Travel Trends report on Thursday. And the forecast for the year ahead includes trips down the supermarket aisle, literary-inspired itineraries, in-flight beauty routines, and some surprising trending destinations (looking at you, New Haven). If travel in 2025 was about collective experiences, the new travel mindset for 2026 is clear-it's no longer solely about community connections, it's about prioritizing travelers' individual interests and passions."
"For one, travelers are redefining food tourism beyond hard-to-get restaurant reservations. Instead, they're visiting local supermarkets and convenience stores, trying Tokyo's vending machines and 7-Eleven Slurpees, and picking up loaves of Iceland's geothermal baked bread. 55% of U.S. travelers say they often, or always, visit local supermarkets when abroad. "Glowmads" In 2026, beauty travel will shape where people go and how they explore a destination-in the form of in-flight skincare routines, shopping for local beauty products at global destinations, and visiting retail shops from cult-favorites."
A global survey of 22,000 travelers indicates travel in 2026 will prioritize individual interests and passions over collective experiences. Food tourism expands to local supermarkets, convenience stores, and vending machines, with 55% of U.S. travelers often visiting supermarkets abroad. Beauty-focused travel will influence destination choices, in-flight routines, and shopping, with 32% engaging in beauty activities and 32% of Gen Z seeking beauty treatments versus 8% of baby boomers. Travelers are choosing year-round mountain destinations such as the Dolomites and Nepal. Confidence using AI for trip planning rose to 54% in 2025 from 47% in 2024. Some smaller or unexpected cities are gaining popularity.
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