Minor Hotels’ 2026 travel trends report reveals a shift toward authentic, wellness-focused travel emphasizing emotional, cultural, and spiritual connections. Despite economic uncertainty, 94% plan to travel as much or more, with higher budgets. Travelers prioritize family bonding, wellness retreats, nature, local cuisine, independent exploration, and sustainability. Hotels offering meaningful experiences, responsible hospitality, and wellbeing-driven stays are best positioned to attract conscious, experience-led travelers in 2026.