Must-Know Travel Predictions for 2026 | POSTCARD #7

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Erin and Kattie discuss intriguing travel predictions for 2026, covering various emerging trends in the travel industry.

Erin and Kattie dig into interesting travel predictions for 2026, from noctourism and hushpitality to cold-weather travel and literary tourism. National Geographic | How travel will look in 2026—here's what you need to know BBC | Seven travel trends that will define 2026 POSTCARD episodes come out mid-month, between each regular episode of Curious Tourism. Catch candid discussions on the latest in travel-related media and hot-button topics. Send your questions or commentary to the show on Instagram @curioustourismpod or email erin@pinatravels.org If you're a fan of the show, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Curious Tourism: Responsible Travel Podcast. Read Erin's award-winning blog, Pina Travels . Subscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter, Pod the North . CREDITS Written and Hosted by Erin Hynes Produced by Kattie Laur Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows…

People in this episode

Hosts: Erin Hynes, Kattie Laur

Topics covered

• travel predictions
• noctourism
• hushpitality
• cold-weather travel
• literary tourism
• travel trends

Keywords

• travel predictions
• 2026
• noctourism
• hushpitality
• cold-weather travel
• literary tourism
• travel trends

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Geographic, BBC, Voyascape Media, Pina Travels, Pod the North, Smart Travel Podcast

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