"Quiet Escapes" Define Intentional Travel in 2026
"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 …
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TRAVEL AND TOURISM SECTOR DEAL ACTIVITY DOWN 5% IN 2025
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…
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