Expedia has officially unveiled its list of destinations to watch for 2027, revealing a global lineup where European locations comprise a small fraction of the total. The annual report highlights emerging travel hotspots across multiple continents.
According to the travel booking platform, only two cities from Europe secured spots on the prestigious list. This marks a notable shift in regional representation compared to previous years, as the majority of the selected destinations are located outside the continent.
The announcement comes as the travel industry continues to see shifting patterns in tourist preferences, with travelers increasingly exploring alternative destinations beyond traditional European hubs. Expedia’s selection is based on search data and booking trends leading up to the release.
While specific details on the non-European winners were not expanded upon in the summary, the limited presence of European cities suggests a broadening of global travel interest for the upcoming year.
Disappointed for Italy and France, but travel is evolving. Better to explore new places than the same old routes.
My wallet disagrees. Flights to these new destinations are already pricing out regular folks from visiting.
This aligns perfectly with the search trends I have been seeing. Everyone wants authentic, less touristy spots now.
Only two? Something feels off about their methodology. Did they really ignore Eastern Europe entirely?
Finally! I am so tired of crowded European capitals. Excited to see Asia and South America represented more this year.