Episode 29: 2026 Travel Trends - Part I

From decision overload to decision detox, Ashleigh and Michael chat about how travelers are rethinking the way they plan and book their trips. In this first Travel Trends episode, they explore why all-inclusive and fully curated itineraries are making a comeback, how luxury travel advisers and retreat operators are stepping in to remove cognitive load, and where AI powered tools such as ChatGPT and OTAs fit into the new planning journey. 


We need to send a big thanks to the contributors and teams behind these articles that inspired some of this discussion. 

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eDreams ODIGEO, “A Year in Travel 2025” 

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Lemongrass Travel Trend Report 2026. 


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