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The Independent UK
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Travel Desk

Glowmads to Chronocations: The most ridiculous travel trends predicted for 2026

Will online trends really shape how you will travel in 2026? - (Getty Images)

As the end of the year draws to a close, the travel industry starts to predict what sort of trends will shape the trips people will take in 2026.

While predicting travel trends can be a useful tool for booking platforms, hotels and travel companies, sometimes these “trends” become rather outlandish – and there are a number we’ve spotted this year that we’re unconvinced are really going to take off, or perhaps feel have always been a constant interest among travellers instead of a passing fad.

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