Survey: Milestone Moments Driving Travel Plans for 2026 - WRNJ Radio

AAA: 76 Percent of Travelers Planning Trips Around Milestones

COLUMBUS, Ohio—A new study from AAA and Bread Financial found that travel in 2026 will be driven by moments that matter. 61 percent of Americans said they planned to travel in 2026, and among those travelers, more than three-quarters (76 percent) said their trips would be planned around important life milestones such as birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and other celebrations. Gen Z and Millennials are leading this shift.  Key Findings Accordi…

Survey: Milestone moments driving travel plans for 2026 - WRNJ Radio

A new survey from AAA and Bread Financial® finds that Americans planning to travel in 2026 are increasingly organizing trips around major life events rather than convenience or spontaneity. According to the study, 61% of Americans say they plan to travel in 2026. Among those travelers, more than three-quarters — 76% — said their trips will center on milestone moments such as birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and other celebrations. The trend is…