Skyscanner reveals travel trend report for 2026
Skyscanner releases annual travel trend report
Global travel platform Skyscanner has unveiled its 2026 travel trends report, highlighting insights into Canadian travel behavior and spending in the year ahead.
“Travellers are planning with greater purpose, shaping trips that reflect who they are and what matters most, at a price that feels right for them," said Skyscanner CEO Bryan Batista.
Skyscanner's Travel Trends report was compiled using proprietary data, a specially commissioned survey of more than 20,000 travellers and trusted industry insights, the press release said.
Trending destinations for Canadians
According to the report, Canadian travel behavior in 2026 shows a growing appetite for destinations that balance cultural discovery, coastal charm, and vibrant city life. From Portugal’s Azores to the Caribbean’s capital cities and dynamic urban centres in Mexico and Taiwan, the report suggests Canadians are prioritizing warm weather, authenticity and accessibility.
The top 10 destinations with the biggest year-on-year increase in searches included:
1. Terceira Lajes, Portugal: +209 percent increase
2. Basseterre, Saint Kitts: +170 percent increase
3. Castries, Saint Lucia: +160 percent increase
4. Guadalajara, Mexico: +146 percent increase
5. Comox, Canada: +145 percent increase
6. Kaohsiung, Taiwan: +122 percent increase
7. Victoria, Canada: +115 percent increase
8. Gander, Canada: +105 percent increase
9. Lyon, France: +99 percent increase
10. Ponta Delgada, Portugal: +98 percent increase
Spending trends
The report indicates that travel demands amongst Canadians remain strong, with 30 percent of Canadians planning on traveling more in 2026, and finding the best value destinations is a priority for travellers.
For 62 percent of Canadians, the cost of flights is the highest determining factor when it comes to choosing a destination, with 70 percent budgeting the same amount or more towards travel.
“Travelers are redefining what it means to explore, whether embracing self-care through beauty inspired trips, seeking serenity in the mountains, or letting literature inspire their journeys,” said Laura Lindsay, Skyscanner Travel Expert. “2026 is the year that travel gets personal, and it is about more than the destination themselves. Canadians are pioneering a travel landscape that is all about crafting unique itineraries that resonate on an individual level, making each trip a deeply personal adventure.”
The full report is available here.
