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The travel industry isn’t just changing — it’s being reprogrammed.

In Part 2 of Steve Glenn’s 2026 Travel Industry Predictions, Steve delivers Predictions #16–30, continuing his four-part crystal ball series. With more than 70% of his predictions coming true over the past 23 years, this episode dives deeper into what travelers and travel managers will really face in 2026.

In this episode, you’ll learn why:

✈️ Airlines will rebrand fees instead of removing them
🧳 Early boarding will become almost meaningless
🏨 Hotel loyalty programs will lose emotional pull
🚗 EV backlash will hit rental car companies hard
💼 Business travelers will stop chasing elite status
💸 Europe will expand tourist taxes without apology
📊 Travel planning will become a data-driven sport
🛍️ Airports will feel more like shopping malls than transit hubs
🚆 Luxury train travel will surge worldwide
⭐ AI-written reviews will erode trust in star ratings
😴 Hotels will experiment with guaranteed quiet floors
🌍 Travel burnout will become something travelers actively plan around

These aren’t abstract trends — they’re already happening, and 2026 will make them impossible to ignore.

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