Thursday, February 5, 2026

Travel Tidbits - Travel Outlook Survey

 Americans are showing few signs of slowing down their travel in 2026.

 

IPX1031’s annual Travel Outlook survey finds 94% of Americans plan to travel this year, with 42% planning to travel more in 2026 than they did in 2025.

 

  • 49% prioritize travel in financial planning
  • 1 in 10 plan to take on debt in 2026 for travel
  • 15% have used Buy Now, Pay Later services to cover travel costs

 

Many Americans will also be turning to AI: 30% plan to use AI to plan trips this year. The top ways they will utilize the technology? Finding restaurants & activities (66%), finding destinations (56%), and building itineraries (55%).

 

While cost remains a concern for many Americans, 20% say fear of travel delays is what’s actually keeping them home.

 

Take a look at the full report for more insights including where Americans plan to stay, their top reasons for traveling, and spring break plans in 2026.

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