The May 7 Spring 2026 forecast projects 1% inflation-adjusted travel-spending growth in 2026 and 3% in 2027 and 2028. The association attributes the model to Tourism Economics and states that dollar figures use 2025 inflation-adjusted dollars.
The outlook discusses economic pressure and possible shifts toward shorter, lower-cost and regional trips. Those are modeled expectations about the market, not personalized predictions about what your trip will cost.
What to do with this information.
Build a budget around current transport, lodging and activity quotes—not a market-growth headline. Regional or shorter stays can be compared without assuming any guaranteed savings.
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