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WHAT'S NEXT?: How we travel, where we travel and whether we travel at all will mean tremendous change in the decades ahead.

• [New] Hotel MOHI by Appellation is scheduled to open in early 2026 in downtown Morgan Hill, California, and will become the first full-service luxury boutique hotel in the emerging culinary capital of Silicon Valley. The Manual
• [New] Cruise travel continues to grow, with 20.7 million Americans expected to take ocean cruises in 2025. Mint
• [New] Thanksgiving of 2025 will be the first time the luxury travel sector will complete sales 36% higher than the previous cycle, combining record travel volumes with an increase of 20% in tourist travelers booking luxury travel segments. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Nearly 50% of luxury travel advisors anticipate growth in the luxury travel sector over the coming year. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Cruise travel continues to surge, with AAA projecting 20.7 million U.S. cruise passengers in 2025 and 21.7 million in 2026. Clarksville Online - Clarksville News, Sports, Events a
• [New] Inner Mongolia is set to captivate travelers from around the globe with its highly anticipated winter tourism season, offering a vibrant blend of ice, snow, and rich Mongolian culture. Travel And Tour World
• [New] In addition to air travel, the American Automobile Association predicts that 73 million people will be traveling by car, creating a boost for road-trip tourism. Travel And Tour World
• [New] A record number of people are expected to travel within the U.S. for Thanksgiving, be it plane, train or automobile. NPR
• [New] Online travel continues to grow, with GMV projected to hit $51 billion and revenue set to reach $24 billion in 2025, fueled by high airfares and accommodation rates. Bain
• [New] Dubrovnik, Croatia, has been awarded the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism for 2026. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Tampere, Finland, has been crowned as the European Capital of Smart Tourism for 2026. Travel And Tour World
• [New] As sea-air tourism becomes a reality, travelers will soon have the opportunity to experience eco-friendly, high-speed travel in some of the most stunning locations on the planet. Travel And Tour World
• [New] In 2026, the demand for sustainable and responsible tourism will continue to rise. Travel And Tour World
• [New] As more people seek meaningful and enriching travel experiences, luxury rail journeys will be at the forefront of European tourism in 2026. Travel And Tour World
• [New] As the world of travel continues to evolve, the combination of luxury and sustainability will shape the future of tourism. Travel Radar - Aviation News
• [New] In 2026, luxury travel is being redefined by remoteness, responsibility, and rare natural beauty. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Mobility IQ's super app integrates the capabilities of both a travel management company and an online booking tool, with artificial intelligence expected to accelerate new features from 2026. Business Travel News Europe
• [New] Space tourism is no longer just a dream; it's on the verge of becoming a booming industry with massive growth expected in the coming years. Travel And Tour World
• Beyond tourism, Japanese officials fear Beijing could escalate tensions by tightening exports of rare earth elements. The Asahi Shimbun

Last updated: 29 November 2025