"Quiet Escapes" Define Intentional Travel in 2026 Travel is changing, and the data is in: 2026 is shaping up to be the year of quiet escapes, ultra-personalized retreats, and a decisive return to slower, more intentional journeys. Drawing on data compiled by the world's leading hotel groups, travel firms, and trend forecasters, the industry is moving away from purely destination-focused lists and toward experiences shaped by algorithms and deep personal preference. Below are 10 trips that fit this trend to consider in the coming …
Travel and tourism sector deal activity down 5% in 2025 The travel and tourism sector experienced subdued deal activity in 2025, with the total number of deals (comprising mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity, and venture financing deals) announced globally in the sector decreasing by 5% in the year compared to 2024, according to GlobalData , a leading intelligence and productivity platform. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The downturn is indicative of broader economic uncertainties weighing on deal-mak…
THE SMART WAY TO BUILD A SEAMLESS BUYING EXPERIENCE FROM CART TO CONFIRMATION You can have the best product, the cleanest branding, the sharpest pricing. None of that matters if the buying moment feels clunky. The checkout experience is where intent turns into action, or quietly disappears. This is the point where your customer has decided yes. Your job is not to get in the way. A seamless buying experience isn’t about adding more steps or clever features. It’s about removing friction. Making payment feel obvious, safe, and fast. When cart…
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