[US webinar] US International traveler outlook: Trip trends for 2026

As the cost of living rose, many US travelers made concessions throughout 2025 to keep the price tag of their international vacations in check.

YouGov’s latest analysis of travel trends provides insight into how Americans are changing behaviors to keep international travel in budget, new expectations for travel in 2026, and where, specifically, travelers are feeling the pinch during trips abroad.

Join our webinar on Wednesday, December 10 at 2 PM ET / 11AM PT, where YouGov experts will explore the latest international traveler insights. The session draws on fresh survey data as well as tracking from YouGov DestinationIndex.

The webinar will cover:

• How many Americans travel internationally every year?
• Which international destinations are most considered by US international travelers?
• What parts of international travel have become more expensive?
• How are travelers planning, or cutting back, for 2026?
• Did Americans travel abroad more or less in 2025?

Don’t miss your chance to get an early look at the insights shaping the future of international travel among Americans.

Meet the speakers

Kenton Barello, Vice President, YouGov

Kenton Barello is a Vice President with YouGov focused on enterprise clients. Kenton holds an MBA from DePaul University in Marketing Planning and Strategy and a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri.

He has over fifteen years of experience working with organizations of all sizes to help them best leverage market research for growth and ROI. At YouGov, Kenton and his team leverage syndicated and custom data and analytics tools to help Travel & Tourism organizations understand and analyze customer opinion and behavior.

Lizzy Greer, Data Consultant, YouGov

Lizzy Greer is a Data Consultant at YouGov whose career has been shaped by a consistent drive for connection and growth. After earning her Art History degree from the University of Georgia, she spent over a decade in early childhood and elementary education before founding her own school and later launching a personal training business focused on corrective exercise.

At YouGov, she brings this same passion for human connection to help brands uncover meaningful consumer insights through data-driven research. With a particular focus on the Automotive, Charities & non-profits, and Travel & Tourism sectors, she partners with clients to navigate shifting consumer behavior and make confident, insight-led decisions. Her colorful and varied experiences come together to form a larger mosaic created through her joy in meeting people where they are and supporting their journey.

YouGov

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