Expedia report shows domestic summer travel chatter rises 77% globally

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  • Expedia Group published its Unpack ’26 Summer travel trends report, flagging a shift toward domestic trips as travelers respond to major events and higher costs.
  • Global social conversation about domestic vacations rose 77% year-over-year; 53% of Canadian travelers plan a domestic trip this summer.
  • Expedia search data showed the biggest domestic demand gains led by Jasper, Alberta at +55%, with several other Canadian destinations up 25% to 40%.
  • Hotels.com data pointed to rising “hotel hopping” demand, tied to event-driven trips, road trips, and “bleisure” travel.
  • Vrbo data highlighted a surge in reading-led vacations, with “Beach Readaways” social buzz up 213% year-over-year; reading-related terms in Vrbo guest reviews rose 285%.


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