JAKARTA - In 2026, people on vacation or traveling not only for fun. Many will travel with something meaningful in mind.
Quoted from In Your Area, on Monday, January 12, 2026, there were at least five styles of tourism or travel that will be trending, as follows.
1. Solo journey
Solo traveling or solo travel will become more popular in 2026. The True Traveller insurance company sees a steady increase in solo travel, where people of all ages want protection for themselves, even on short vacations.
"Tourists are increasingly confident in doing it themselves. The destinations are a little off the beaten path, but the infrastructure is good. Like Bali, Thailand, and Japan, it leads the way among solo travelers," said True Traveller's managing director, Tim Riley.
2. Community experience
Bookings for cultural and community experiences have doubled compared to 2025, according to Timbuku Travel tour operator. This means that tourists want to find more authentic vacation experiences, instead of crowding in popular mainstream destinations.
This tourism that explores local culture and communities will be one of the most influential trends in the future. This is because people are no longer satisfied with seeing destinations that can be seen hundreds of times online.
2. Astro-tourism (sky tourism)
Watching the night sky (astro-tourism) seems to be a popular tourist destination in 2026. The public's interest has begun to be seen since the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2025.
Not only that, recently there have been sightings of auroras and lunar eclipses throughout the UK, which makes astro-tourism increasingly popular. This is increasingly in demand because the feeling can feel more peaceful after seeing the sky.
"Astro-tourism allows people to connect with nature at a time when the world feels more online than ever," said Joanna Reeve, Director of Interpid, UK.
4. Nostalgia journey
The 2026 tourism trend will also be dominated by nostalgic travel, tourists are now more interested in coming to a place that brings back memories of their childhood.
Founder of 360 Private Travel, James Turner, said that tourists now crave experiences that can really make them laugh and remind them of how it feels when something has happened.
"We're finding that our clients are increasingly interested in travel that triggers the same sense of wonder they remember from childhood. Whether it's sleeping in a treehouse under the stars, or having a cowboy adventure on horseback," Turner concluded.
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