Air tickets are getting cheaper, and hotels are getting more expensive - Tourism 2026

2026 may turn out to be a turning point for travelers. According to experts, for the first time in a long time, air ticket prices are expected to decrease, which is due to several factors. Why are flight prices falling?

Increasing competition: foreign airlines have returned to the market. For example, there are already 60 airlines operating in Israel.

Fleet expansion: Domestic airlines have significantly increased the number of aircraft, which has created an oversupply in the market (especially to Europe).

Economic Factors: Falling oil prices and a weakening dollar have a direct impact on ticket prices. What is happening in the hotel market?

Unlike airline tickets, hotels are getting more expensive in the global market. However, there are exceptions: in cities where the flow of foreign tourists is still low, hotels begin to reduce prices to attract customers. Popular destinations in 2026

Several regions are distinguished in the article which will attract the special attention of tourists next year:

Caucasus and Central Asia: Georgia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia are increasingly popular for both independent and organized groups.

Balkans: Montenegro, Albania and Bulgaria are seen as affordable and friendly alternatives.

Far East: Japan, Vietnam and South Korea. Despite the high cost of flying, the demand for these countries is steadily increasing.

New routes: Morocco and Greece remain in the leading positions. New trends in travel

Artificial Intelligence (AI): Travelers are increasingly using AI to plan routes, compare prices and navigate in real-time.

Book early: Instead of "last minute" deals, people are going back to planning ahead to secure lower prices.

Travel in the “off-season”: There is an increase in the number of people who travel during the winter or off-season They prefer to travel in periods.

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