Travel Trends

Stay ahead of the curve with our Travel Trends section. We keep you informed about the latest developments, innovations, and emerging trends in the travel industry. From sustainable travel practices to evolving travel preferences, our insights help you adapt and make the most of your journeys.

13 Luxurious Pet-Friendly Hotels

17 February 2016 This post was first published on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on December 22, 2015. Booking hotels can be tedious enough without having to worry about whether Fido or Fifi will have anywhere ... read more

The Best Hotels for Businesspeople Traveling Off the Beaten Path

15 February 2016 We all know that hotels in America’s biggest cities—think New York, L.A., Chicago, and the like—have figured out the importance of offering amenities geared toward today’s business travelers. But there’s ... read more

Airplane Bathrooms Keep Getting Better

8 February 2016 This post was initially published on Hipmunk’s Tailwind Blog on December 21, 2015 As the luxury travel market continues to expand, the trend is influencing all facets of travel, from hotel ... read more

The Best New Flight Routes in 2016

13 January 2016 It’s not just the internet and smartphones that are bringing the world closer together. Airlines are expanding and adding more non-stop routes to their schedules, making it easier to get ... read more

2015’s Most Instagrammed Destinations

12 January 2016 This post was originally published on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on December 27, 2015 Instagram’s more than 400 million users share over 80 million images a day—and many of those photos feature ... read more

Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Staying Productive on Long Flights

7 January 2016 The lure of in-flight entertainment systems and bad magazines make it easy to drift into a lazy stupor on airplane trips. For fliers looking to boost their next trip’s productivity, ... read more

The 5 Best Travel Books of 2015

4 January 2016 This post was originally published on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on December 28, 2015. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! (And nope, we’re not talking the holidays.) We’re talking about ... read more