EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 HomeToGo, the world’s largest vacation rental marketplace, has unveiled its 2026 Travel Trends Forecast, highlighting key themes and emerging destinations for the year. <\/p>\n
The report, based on HomeToGo’s search and pricing data and a survey of traveler sentiment, reveals that 76% of U.S. travelers plan to vacation in 2026, with 26% opting for longer, more extravagant trips. <\/p>\n
Additionally, 57% of travelers intend to spend more on vacations compared to 2025, signaling a growing appetite for travel.<\/p>\n
In response to these preferences, HomeToGo has identified five travel trends for 2026, each featuring six affordable and lesser-known destinations. These 30 locations have experienced a search increase of over 100% year-over-year for 2026 stays, yet none rank among the top 1,000 most-searched destinations, making them true rising stars. <\/p>\n
Among the highlighted destinations, El Paso stands out as a “rising star” for nature enthusiasts, with a 191% increase in searches. <\/p>\n
The forecast notes that frontier-style towns with a modern Western flair, such as El Paso, are attracting U.S. travelers in 2026.<\/p>\n
El Paso is celebrated for its small-town charm and desert landscape, fitting into the “Neo-Western Revival” category of the report.<\/p>\n
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