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The Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) released its annual\u00a0Travel Trends Report 2026<\/span> of global consumer\u00a0travel-related\u00a0spending insights. Drawing on a unique analysis of aggregated and anonymized transaction data and third-party data sources, the report uncovers what is shaping travel choices today amid ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Europe\u2019s travel story reflects a broader global shift in how people travel in this environment: travellers are adapting and reallocating where they go, how they get there, and what they prioritize.<\/p>\r\n

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