The rise of the whycation: hilton's 2026 trends report shows travelers are choosing intentional itineraries

Mclean, va.--(business wire)--in the year ahead, travelers are redefining the journey and choosing trips that begin with purpose, not just a place. according to hilton's newly released 2026 trends report, the whycation: travel's new starting point, the question isn't “where are we going?” it's “why are we going?” the scientific survey of 14,000 travelers across 14 countries showed next year global travelers will embrace the rise of the “whycation,” where travel is driven by emotional motivation.
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