Expedia Unpack ’26 summer report shows US domestic travel demand rises

• Expedia Group released its Unpack ’26 Summer travel trends report, flagging a shift toward domestic, value-driven trips as major events and higher costs shape summer demand.
• Global social conversation about domestic vacations rose 77% year over year, while 63% of U.S. travelers plan a domestic trip this summer.
• Searches for Florida and California beaches increased 50%, while interest in nearby outdoor destinations such as lakes, mountains, and national parks climbed 65%.
• Event-led travel is driving sharp spikes in host-city demand ahead of a major North American soccer tournament, led by Kansas City at +700% in searches.
• Outside North America, average daily hotel rates in selected European, Asian, and South American destinations fell nearly 25% even as interest rose more than 35% on average, pointing to a value-led rerouting of international demand.

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