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Demand for domestic travel is dominating summer vacation planning, according to Expedia Group's Unpack '26 Summer trend report.

Unpack ’26 Summer Travel Trends: Domestic Demand Rises as Travelers Take a More Measured Approach

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Get a Room Guide: Countdown to Summer of Soccer

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Summer of Soccer Drives Shifts in Travel Planning Across North America, according to Expedia’s Fan Travel Outlook

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Expedia Teams Up with IShowSpeed to Reimagine Gen Z Travel

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Vrbo Announces 2026 Top Vacation Rentals of the Year 

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Expedia 2026 Air Hacks: Friday Takes Off as the New Cheapest Day to Depart and Book

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Product News

Expedia Group Unveils New AI Experiences, Expands Travel Ecosystem and Launches Philanthropy Program at Explore 2026 
Expedia partners with CLEAR to bring a more seamless airport experience to travelers and One Key members
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Expedia Upgrades Flight Deals with New Interactive Map
Hotels.com Launches Save Your Way: More Choice Over How You Earn and Use Rewards 
Smart Trip Planning: New Expedia app in ChatGPT to Plan Your Trip
Vrbo and BabyQuip Lighten the Load For Traveling Families with Exclusive New Partnership

Business Updates

Expedia Group Unveils New AI Experiences, Expands Travel Ecosystem and Launches Philanthropy Program at Explore 2026 
Expedia Group Launches Season 5 of “Powering Travel” Podcast Featuring Prominent Voices in Travel, Hospitality, and Culture
Travel Priorities Reinvented: Expedia Group’s 2025 Traveler Value Index Signals a Shift in Consumer Priorities 
Travel Industry Sounds Alarm in Seattle: Leaders Confront U.S. Tourism Concerns 
Expedia Group Expands B2B Platform and Launches GenAi Partnerships to Enhance Travel Discovery
Expedia Group Sets the Standard with AI-Powered Service Agent
Expedia Group Announces Industry-First Partnership with Beautiful Destinations to Revolutionize Advertising Partners’ Content

Traveler News

Demand for domestic travel is dominating summer vacation planning, according to Expedia Group's Unpack '26 Summer trend report.
Unpack ’26 Summer Travel Trends: Domestic Demand Rises as Travelers Take a More Measured Approach
Expedia Group Unveils New AI Experiences, Expands Travel Ecosystem and Launches Philanthropy Program at Explore 2026 
Expedia partners with CLEAR to bring a more seamless airport experience to travelers and One Key members
Expedia’s Memorial Day Travel Outlook Reveals Americans Are Chasing Sunshine, Secondary Cities and Savvy Savings for Memorial Day Weekend
Summer of Soccer Drives Shifts in Travel Planning Across North America, according to Expedia’s Fan Travel Outlook
Get a Room Guide: Countdown to Summer of Soccer
UNO™ and Vrbo are Dealing Travelers an Unforgettable Game Night Getaway

Unpack: Travel Trends Forecast

This summer, travelers are flocking to locations featured in their favorite shows and movies.
Screen-Inspired Set-Jetting Travel Drives Summer Vacation Planning, According to Expedia Data
 Travelers are staying closer to home this summer.
Where to Travel This Summer: Closer-To-Home Getaways Dominate Expedia’s Destinations of the Summer List
 Road trips, events and bleisure travel are driving Hotel Hops this summer.
Hotels.com Data Shows Hotel Hop Trend Peaks During Summer as Travelers Book Multiple Stays for One Trip
 Reading at the beach is driving this summer's travel choices.
Vrbo Identifies “Beach Readaways” Trend as More Travelers Plan Summer Vacations for Reading and Relaxation

Travel Hacks

Spirit Airlines Wind Down: What Expedia Travelers Need to Know 
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Winter Storm Travel Tips 2026 
 Ski cabin surrounded by snow in Park City, one of Vrbo's top ski destinations.
Vrbo Says Book Your Ski Trip by November 30 Before Cabins Sell Out 
Government Shutdown Travel Tips 2025
How to Find Cheap Flights Deals in 2025: Expedia’s Data-Backed Booking Tips as Holiday Searches Soar
Whistler Up 40%: Expedia Reveals Canada’s Most Searched Fall Destinations and Best Deals

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This summer, travelers are flocking to locations featured in their favorite shows and movies.
Screen-Inspired Set-Jetting Travel Drives Summer Vacation Planning, According to Expedia Data
 Soccer fans are flocking to North America while some travelers head overseas for deals.
Expedia Reveals “Kick Off or Take Off” Summer Trend as Travelers Split Between Soccer Host Cities and Lower-Priced Vacations
 Travelers are staying closer to home this summer.
Where to Travel This Summer: Closer-To-Home Getaways Dominate Expedia’s Destinations of the Summer List
 Road trips, events and bleisure travel are driving Hotel Hops this summer.
Hotels.com Data Shows Hotel Hop Trend Peaks During Summer as Travelers Book Multiple Stays for One Trip
 Reading at the beach is driving this summer's travel choices.
Vrbo Identifies “Beach Readaways” Trend as More Travelers Plan Summer Vacations for Reading and Relaxation
 Demand for domestic travel is dominating summer vacation planning, according to Expedia Group's Unpack '26 Summer trend report.
Unpack ’26 Summer Travel Trends: Domestic Demand Rises as Travelers Take a More Measured Approach
Expedia Group Unveils New AI Experiences, Expands Travel Ecosystem and Launches Philanthropy Program at Explore 2026 
Expedia partners with CLEAR to bring a more seamless airport experience to travelers and One Key members