Episode 31: 2026 Travel Trends - Part III

In this third instalment of our 2026 travel and hospitality trends series, Ashleigh and Michael discuss how travel is shifting from escape to expansion. Drawing on the brilliant Forbes trend series by travel writer Angelina Villa Clarke, alongside insights from The Future Laboratory, Fox Communications and leading hotel brands, they explore what guests will really be looking for in the years ahead.

From “sub-holidaying” and “puddling” to sleep tourism, AI-driven discovery and sports travel, this episode looks at how hotels and destinations can respond with more thoughtful, memorable and commercially smart experiences.

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