Are consumers ready for takeoff? Inside travel and leisure trends – David Cochrane

Are consumers ready for takeoff? Inside travel and leisure trends – David Cochrane

From FidelityConnects by Fidelity Canada

June 6, 2026 · 33 min · Episode 1727

About this episode

David Cochrane discusses the latest trends in travel and leisure spending as peak travel season approaches.

With peak travel about to begin, is travel still a priority for U.S. consumers? Join David Cochrane, Equity Research Analyst, as he dives into the latest trends shaping travel and leisure spending. David will break down what’s driving consumer demand, how behaviours are shifting and what these trends signal for companies—and markets—heading into the second half of the year. Recorded on May 29, 2026. At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information. For a fifth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2025 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

People in this episode

Guest: David Cochrane

Topics covered

  • travel trends
  • consumer behavior
  • leisure spending
  • market analysis
  • investment strategies

Keywords

  • travel
  • leisure
  • consumer demand
  • spending trends
  • market signals

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Organizations: Fidelity Canada

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