2026 TRAVEL TRENDS Archives

The only travel trend you need to know for 2026

January 30, 2026December 28, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Ignore the usual year-end predictions—the hot destinations, the airfare trends, the hidden travel fees. The only thing you need to know about travel in 2026 is this: Agentic AI will touch every trip you take.

One of the newest mistakes travelers make is also one of the oldest: forgetting their paperwork.

Here are the new travel mistakes people are making — and how to avoid them

December 18, 2025December 14, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

One of the newest mistakes travelers make is also one of the oldest: forgetting their paperwork.

It's not fear driving Harry Wenkert to make a "must-have" travel purchase for 2026. It's peace of mind, he says.

Planning a trip for 2026? Don’t miss this must-have accessory, say experts

November 30, 2025November 30, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

It’s not fear driving Harry Wenkert to make a “must-have” travel purchase for 2026. It’s peace of mind, he says.

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