Insight 12 Unforgettable Destinations for 2026 As travelers look ahead to 2026, many are seeking inspiration on where to go, and when. With 35%* of travelers selecting places for their cultural events and 54%* drawn by natural phenomena, Booking.com has curated a year-long guide highlighting some of the most spectacular places to visit each mont
Insight 2024 Travel Trends: Embrace Your Best Self on Vacation AMSTERDAM, 18 OCTOBER 2023 – As 2023 enters its final months and 2024 optimistically appears on the horizon, numbness and detachment loom as a result of the perma-crisis, including increased cost-of-living and climate change concerns. People around the world have emotionally checked out of the news
Insight 2025 Travel Trends: Seaside Retreats & Cultural Hotspots From stargazing to thrill-seeking or exploring cultural connections, the travel experiences we crave and the destinations we look to are always evolving. According to Booking.com’s annual Travel Predictions research*, in 2025 travelers will be re-thinking how they travel, and defying convention to d
Insight 2026 Travel Trends: Unique Journeys & Must-Visit Destinations Booking.com’s annual Travel Predictions research* reveals that in 2026, travelers are designing trips as unique as they are– curating journeys that reflect exactly who they are, what they want, and what they love. Whether open to traveling with a potential romantic partner, co-worker or new friend t
Insight 5 Cities For Showgirl Vibes: Where Glam & Energy Never Fade A surprise new album is on the horizon from the blonde pop superstar known for her eras of reinvention and who, last year, wrapped up the highest-grossing concert tour of all time. Promising an electric, exuberant, and playful mix of tracks inspired by life on the road, it has been described in earl
Insight 9 Sustainable Destinations for Eco-Conscious Getaways in 2024 Booking.com’s Sustainable Travel Report 2024* reveals that seeing sustainable practices while traveling inspires 67% of global travelers to be more sustainable in their everyday life. And with three quarters (75%) wanting to ensure that trips they’re taking over the next year are more mindful and ec
Insight Adventure Awaits: Thrilling Destinations for Baby Boomers Baby Boomers are redefining what it means to stay active and fearless, seeking experiences that are every bit as daring as they are rewarding. With nearly a quarter (23%)* of Boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) interested in vacations that involve adventure and 23%* keen to step outside their
Insight Aeroplan Hertz Partnership Offers More Travel Rewards MONTRÉAL, May 6, 2026 – Aeroplan, Canada’s leading travel loyalty program, has announced a new strategic partnership with Hertz, one of the world’s largest vehicle rental companies. This collaboration extends across Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty, and is the latest example of Aeroplan’s commitment to ex
Insight America’s 250th Birthday: Ultimate 4th of July Road Trip 2026 is no ordinary Fourth of July. America turns 250 years old. It’s a milestone that comes once in two and a half centuries. Cities across the nation are planning historic celebrations with record-breaking fireworks, parades, concerts, and gatherings. This is the year to get on the road and experi
Insight Behind the Scenes at Aoon: Bangkok’s Craftsmanship Khun Nguan is the owner and founder of Aoon, the Bangkok pottery studio behind the custom-designed crockery found throughout COMO Metropolitan Bangkok’s Michelin-starred nahm restaurant.
Insight Best Autumn Destinations: USA & Beyond Why stare at the rain outside your window when you could be surfing in Miami or strolling through Central Park? Why huddle under a blanket with a book when you can read it on a Maldivian beach, listening to the sound of the waves? Instead of lazing at home, why not explore the souks of Marrakech, im
Insight Bhutan’s Wisdom on Happiness: A Guide What is happiness, and how do we create it? In many parts of the world, happiness is tied to individual achievement – how smart you are, how efficient, how much you earn. It’s all about the self. But in Bhutan, we think in terms of we, not I. We prioritise community, collective wellbeing, and the id
