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U.S. Travelers Signal a Shift in 2026 Priorities

U.S. travelers are leaning into self-expression, quality, and calm. Here’s what hotels should know going into 2026.
Younger travelers in their 30's laying in bed enjoying a relaxed luxury travel scene
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As we close out 2025, trend reports are landing fast... and the latest from Global Hotel Alliance and Skift is one worth taking a look at. Their 2026 Global Travel Trends survey, which draws insights from over 4,200 global travelers, highlights a significant shift in how, where, and why people travel. But when you zoom in on the U.S. market, a few clear themes emerge that hotel marketers should pay close attention to.

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