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This essential global trends report delivers data-driven insights from over 280 professionals across 39 countries, helping you shape your 2026 strategy.

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  • Why 56.4% of operators are optimistic about 2026.
  • Why organic search (71%) has overtaken word-of-mouth as the #1 booking driver.
  • How 62% of operators are using AI for content creation.
  • Why 4.8% of operators no longer rely on OTAs for their bookings.

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"An increasing number of operators recognise the value of a direct relationship with travellers, favouring independence, higher profit margins, and full control."
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Cover of the 'State of the Experience Economy: An Operator's Outlook for 2026' report, detailing who was surveyed for the tourism trends study.
Infographic from the 2026 trends report showing a bar chart where nearly 70% of operators are satisfied with their booking system.
A bar chart from the 2026 operator report illustrating 'The marketing playbook for 2026', with Content Marketing (SEO) as the top priority.
Cover of the 'State of the Experience Economy: An Operator's Outlook for 2026' report, detailing who was surveyed for the tourism trends study.
Infographic from the 2026 trends report showing a bar chart where nearly 70% of operators are satisfied with their booking system.
A bar chart from the 2026 operator report illustrating 'The marketing playbook for 2026', with Content Marketing (SEO) as the top priority.

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Here’s just some of what you’ll learn:

Learn why SEO (71%) has overtaken word-of-mouth (50%) as the #1 booking driver for the first time.

Discover why operators are cutting out the middleman, with 69% of all bookings now coming direct and 40.7% no longer using OTAs.

See how 56% of operators are using AI, with 75.7% of those users reporting significant time savings and efficiency gains.

Understand the strategic shift to “owned” digital assets, with operators prioritising Content Marketing (SEO) and Organic Social for 2026.

Get the full picture on operator confidence, with 56.4% optimistic for 2026 despite 73.1% concern over global economic conditions.

Benchmark your business: Find out how 79% of operators reported that 2025 performance met or exceeded 2024.

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