At this point, everyone has a relationship with AI. Even if you’ve never tapped into ChatGPT or Gemini, you’ve been served AI results in a regular Google search. With the tech moving faster than the speed of sound, we thought this would be a good time to define some of the acronyms and language being tossed around as well as uncover opportunities AI presents for destinations.
From picking the perfect pumpkin to farm-to-table dining and raising a glass to local vintages on a guided vineyard tour, agritourism is captivating travelers who crave connection, authenticity and a taste of something real.
They’re hitting the headlines, dominating social feeds and changing the way we visit the world. They are some of the top travel trends of 2026 — from perk-infused hotel hopping to meaningful whycations and serene hush-pitality gems. Here’s how destinations, like yours, can get in on the action and stay ahead of the game.
The Pantone Color of the Year for 2026 is Cloud Dancer (PANTONE 11-4201).
This shade — and the underlying message it sends — was met with swift backlash. But how did Pantone arrive here? We’re pulling back the curtain to learn more about the selection process, history and what it all means for the travel industry.
Transformational travel is a form of travel designed to create meaningful, lasting personal growth. It’s intentional in nature and blends immersive experiences, self-reflection and personal challenges to cause a shift in perspective or sense of self.
You might think to yourself, “there’s nothing sweeter than honeymoon bookings” because newlywed couples are willing to spend big to mark this milestone. But there’s another life-changing celebration on the travel and hospitality scene and it may be even more adorable — and profitable! As always, you can count on Dana to learn how to […]
Longtime readers know we’ve been seriously blogging about health and wellness travel trends since 2018. While some we’ve covered have staying power (we really don’t see the wellness and yoga retreat going anywhere anytime soon!), others are continually evolving. The Global Wellness Institute forecasts the worldwide market for wellness travel will hit $9 trillion by 2028.
Vacationers are waking up to the importance of sleep in their lives. So they’re booking trips with the primary goal of disconnecting from everyday stresses to improve their sleep quality and create healthier habits when it comes to turning in for the night. Think of them as travelers gladly trading wheeeeeees for zzzzzzzzs.
Let’s start with the basics. Feng shui (pronounced fuhng shway and roughly translated to “the way of wind and water”) is an ancient Chinese philosophy centered on conscious occupation in spaces where we live, work and play. Feng shui looks at space design to encourage the unobstructed flow of the fundamental life force known as […]
For many destinations across the globe, the stars just align, literally. With eclipse chasing, celestial excursions and lunar events lighting up the travel calendar, 2025 promises to leave many travelers starstruck indeed. In the age of astrotourism, the sky’s the limit for destinations blessed with dark, clear skies, but savvy spots anywhere on the map […]