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Hilton Reveals Why Guests Are Booking Trips in 2026

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It’s about the journey, not the destination — that’s the mindset travelers seem to be carrying into 2026, according to a trend report by Hilton, which dubs this the whycation.  In an analysis of responses from over 14,000 travelers across a dozen countries, emerging trends reveal what motivates guests to travel on vacation. The field of hospitality is ever-changing, and with lasting ripple effects from the global pandemic, the pressure of a shifting economy, and the rise of new technology, gues...

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