{
  "id": 15122356,
  "title": "Trip designers, wellness and privacy: What's trending in luxury travel for 2027?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trip-designers-wellness-and-privacy-whats-trending-in-luxury-travel",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T05:00:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/17/trip-designers-wellness-and-privacy-whats-trending-in-luxury-travel-for-2027"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2027, luxury travel will be less about excess and more about being intentional, focusing on experiences that offer a sense of place. Europe is expected to be the top destination for luxury travel, with Italy, France, Greece, Spain, Croatia, South Africa, Portugal, the UK, and the US leading the way. Chile's Easter Island is also recommended for its open-air museum of moai statues.\n\nThe travel agent is making a comeback, offering personalized itineraries that go beyond what automation can provide. Privacy is becoming a highly sought-after luxury, with travelers desiring to avoid crowds and camera clicks. This can be achieved through private villas, scenic train journeys, or secluded river cruises. In-flight dining is also being elevated, with airlines like Singapore Airlines offering more sophisticated menus and wellness amenities. Slow luxury travel experiences, such as luxury train trips and river cruises, are becoming increasingly popular, allowing travelers to connect with a destination's culture and people without the rush.",
  "summary": "Next year, the luxury travel sector is set to be less about grand displays of opulence, and more about being intentional. From slower itineraries to privacy and dining experiences, here’s what the discerning traveller should know.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "The shift toward intentional, slow-paced itineraries signals a move away from excess toward personalized human expertise and secluded experiences that prioritize cultural connection and privacy over mass tourism.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}