{
  "id": 14140357,
  "title": "Expedia unveils its 2027 destinations of the year – and only two are in Europe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/expedia-unveils-its-2027-destinations-of-the-year-and-only-two-are-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T07:07:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/13/expedia-unveils-its-2027-destinations-of-the-year-and-only-two-are-in-europe"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Expedia has announced its selection of destinations for 2027, and interestingly, only two out of the ten are located in Europe. The top choice is South Lake Tahoe in California, with a remarkable 195% increase in searches compared to 2025. This year-round destination offers activities such as skiing in winter and kayaking or paddleboarding during summer. Hyogo in Japan secured the second spot, seeing a 95% surge in searches. This prefecture boasts a unique combination of coastline, mountains, and castles, and has been recognized for its responsible tourism practices through Expedia's Smart Travel Health Check. Punta del Este in Uruguay came in third, with a 65% rise in searches, and is celebrated for its glamorous coastal city vibe. Sedona in Arizona took the fourth place, highlighted for its yoga retreats, hiking opportunities, and top-notch spas. Busan, a port city on South Korea’s southeast coast, ranked fifth, known for its beautiful beaches and the zombie movie Train to Busan. Perugia in Italy and Chichester in the UK rounded out the top five, with searches increasing by 35% and 30% respectively. Perugia is a city that attracts visitors year-round with its 14th-century hilltop city center and jazz and chocolate festivals. Chichester, situated on the West Sussex coast, is recognized for its Roman ruins, city walls trail, South Downs National Park, West Wittering Beach, and Arundel Castle.",
  "summary": "Just 10 cities and regions made the cut, with South Lake Tahoe in California topping the list ahead of Hyogo in Japan and Punta del Este in Uruguay.",
  "key_points": [
    "Only two European destinations in top 5: Sedona and Chichester",
    "South Lake Tahoe in California tops list with 195% search increase",
    "Hyogo, Japan secures second spot with 95% surge in searches"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The shift toward non-European top destinations signals a growing traveler appetite for diverse landscapes and cultural experiences across North America, Asia, and South America.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}