Crete ranks among the destinations with the strongest potential for 2026, recording an 18% increase in online searches for holiday packages, while the international travel market enters the new year with forecasts for an overall 5% rise in demand. It should be noted that consumer protection remains a key pillar of travel activity in the United Kingdom. Additionally, current legislation holds sellers accountable for quality issues, such as cases where accommodation does not match the booking description. Bermuda emerges as the fastest-growing destination in online holiday searches for 2026, with a 38% increase between January and November 2025. At the other end, Crete also records a strong rise of 18%, confirming its longstanding position on the map of international demand, while Costa Rica shows a notable 15% increase.

Source: International New York Times January 10, 2026 09:46 UTC