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What’s Trending
01/ On Google
“The Best Travel Apps for Planning” trended +50% this week, showcasing how travelers are looking for easy, all-in-one tools to plan their trips faster, find better deals, and stay organized on the go.
02/ With Media
This week, media were interested in 2026 travel trends, solo trips, family-friendly and wellness-focused destinations, and exciting travel options in the Caribbean.
03/ In the Zeitgeist
Warner Bros’ board unanimously turned down a $108.4 billion acquisition offer from Paramount, calling the plan a “risky leveraged buyout” and recommending they stick with Netflix’s $82.7 billion offer to purchase its content library.
Music icon Céline Dion is embracing TikTok with a playful debut video that shows her learning the platform with humor and heart, delighting fans around the world.
Industry Insights
Condé Nast Traveler released its list of the biggest travel trends for 2026, outlining the biggest shifts shaping how people will explore the world next year, with experiences like luxury train-hopping, ancestry travel, astro-cruising, and wellness travel making the list.
Travel + Leisure’s 2026 travel trends report highlights how travelers are seeking more big moments and meaningful, unforgettable experiences, from set‑jetting inspired by film locations to slow‑travel “farm charm” adventures and multi-stop hotel hop itineraries.
The New York Times revealed its “52 Places to Go” for 2026, featuring global cities and cultural milestones to under‑the‑radar regions and thematic journeys around the world.
Quiet time, solo trips, and cultural experiences will dominate consumer behavior this year, as travelers find ways to limit decision fatigue.
Southwest Airlines will launch nonstop service to St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands from Orlando and Baltimore in February, making the Caribbean isle more accessible for winter and year‑round travel.
Morocco is breaking tourism records, welcoming 19.8 million tourists in 2025 – a 14% increase from the previous year. The growth is prompting major air carriers, like Emirates and Lufthansa, to expand access to the destination for 2026.
According to new Skyscanner data, Canadian travelers are increasingly interested in long-haul travel, with destinations like Cape Town, South Africa and Madeira, Portugal leading the trend.
Aeromexico is the world’s most on-time airline for 2025 for the second year in a row, with over 90% of flights arriving on time, according to new global punctuality rankings from aviation analytics firm Cirium. Saudia and Scandinavian Airlines round out the top three, while Delta Air Lines was the only U.S.-based airline to make the top ten.
U.S. small and midsize business leaders are entering 2026 with strong optimism and growth plans, even amid economic uncertainty. The report indicates that 71% of middle‑market executives are positive about their company’s prospects for the year.
The luxurious new Delta Sky Club opened its doors inside Sphere in Las Vegas, offering Delta SkyMiles members premium experiences during events at the venue.
