Italy Tops 2026 Travel Choices in New Survey

A new IMG Travel Outlook Survey reveals strong interest in international travel for 2026, with Italy ranking number one for the first time, followed by Canada, Mexico, France, and Spain. Ninety-three percent of respondents plan international trips, while 38% aim for three or more abroad; domestically, 88% plan to travel, up 3% from last year. Travelers increasingly turn to AI tools like ChatGPT for recommendations, itineraries, and ideas, with 33% likely to use them.