Travel Trends and Focus

WTM London is launching WTM Travel Tech in 2026 to focus on technological innovation in the travel industry. The event will be held in London and highlight digital transformation trends.

Bali, Maldives, Switzerland, and Japan are emerging as preferred summer destinations for digital detox vacations. These locations offer tranquil settings ideal for unwinding away from digital devices.

Morocco climbed to 22nd place in the global tourism rankings in 2025 by attracting nearly 20 million visitors. The country’s tourism sector showed marked growth during the year.

WTM London plans to launch WTM Travel Tech in 2026, a new event focusing on digital innovation in the travel sector. It will run alongside the main WTM London exhibition.

IndiGo will suspend seven international routes during summer 2026, affecting connections across Europe and Southeast Asia. Rising fuel prices are cited as the main reason for these changes.

Summer 2026 vacation rental prices in Greece are climbing faster than across Europe. Travelers should expect higher accommodation costs when visiting Greece this season.

Star Alliance's CEO has emphasized promising long-term prospects for the Indian aviation market. The sector is viewed as poised for ongoing growth without concrete figures available.

China’s inbound tourism is rising in summer 2026, boosted by tech-themed study tours focusing on electric vehicle plants, AI labs, and robotics hubs across the country.

Vacation rental prices in Greece are set to increase faster than in other parts of Europe for summer 2026. This rise is pushing up the overall cost of summer travel to the country.

Mexico is competing with multiple leading global destinations for American tourists amid increasing domestic travel costs in the US. This shift signals a notable change in where Americans are choosing to spend their travel dollars.