• Paysafe research flagged a shift in 2026 summer travel toward experience-led spending, with payments increasingly shaping booking and in-trip purchases.
• 50% of travelers plan to spend more on experiences, versus 19% expecting to increase shopping spend.
• Demand remained strong with 91% planning or considering a leisure trip, while 37% had not booked key trip elements.
• Payment friction emerged as a revenue risk: 44% reported payment issues while traveling, while 45% abandoned a purchase due to payment difficulties.
• 80% rated seamless digital payments as important, while 70% planned to use multiple payment methods to improve transaction success.

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