1、T R AV E L T R E N D S R E P O RT 2 0 2 6Travelling Deeper:A Search for Lasting Connection2026 will be the year of ConnectionLike a map unfolded at a crossroads,it invites us to embrace the unexpected turns that bring us closer to each other,guided by a touch of serendipity and optimism that things
2、will go right.Its this optimism that anchors Minor Hotels Travel Trends Report 2026,drawn from our inaugural travel behaviour survey.The outlook is overwhelmingly positive:94%of respondents expect to travel as much or more in the coming year,with one-third planning more trips than in 2025.Likewise,9
3、4%plan to spend the same or more on travel,and almost half(47%)intend to increase their travel budgets.Luxury travellers are nearly twice as likely to anticipate travelling more in 2026,with 61%expecting an increase in frequency compared to 34%overall.Yet beneath the enthusiasm lies a shift:travelle
4、rs are rethinking how they move through the world,seeking multidimensional experiences that resonate emotionally,relationally and even spiritually,ideally within a single journey.As priorities evolve and expectations rise,hotels must adapt to meet the moment.With optimism packed into every suitcase
5、and connection mapped onto every itinerary,2026 is ready for takeoff.2M I N O R H OT E L S T R AV E L T R E N D S R E P O RT 2 0 26From Dillip RajakarierForewordG R O U P C H I E F E X E C U T I V E O F F I C E R M I N O R I N T E R N AT I O N A L At Minor Hotels,we have the privilege of welcoming g
6、uests to over 600 properties across more than 60 countries.That global footprint gives us a live read on the movement and mood of modern travellers.In this report,which distils the findings of our inaugural travel behaviour survey,we look deeper into the emotional drivers behind travel decisions.The