Overview
- The travel platform published its Top 10 Trending Destinations for 2026, emphasizing a shift toward unique, lesser-known places.
- Kochi ranked ninth on the list and is the only Indian city featured.
- Selections came from the 1,000 most-reserved places sorted by year-over-year popularity surges with slight curation to balance regional representation.
- The top 10 are Mũi Né, Bilbao, Barranquilla, Philadelphia, Guangzhou, Sal, Manaus, Münster, Kochi, and Port Douglas.
- Reports highlight Kochi’s appeal with Fort Kochi, the Chinese fishing nets, St Francis Church, and the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, along with strong air, rail, and road links.