With spring and summer on the horizon, many of you may be itching to plan your next trip. Airbnb released its 2026 travel predictions, forecasting what kinds of trips people will prioritize this year. If you need a little nudge, we’ve paired each trend with trip ideas that are just a nonstop flight away from the Chattanooga Airport (CHA).
Quick trips
The predicted trend: Quick, 1-2 day trips to “vibrant cities filled with music, dance, historic sites, and authentic cuisine”
Our recommendation: Chicago. With its walkability, blues and jazz scene, beautiful architecture, and deep-dish pizza, the Windy City is the perfect spot for a quick weekend trip.
Major events
The predicted trend: Trips coinciding with major cultural, sporting, and music events like Coachella + the FIFA World Cup
Our recommendation: Atlanta. Not only is the city hosting FIFA World Cup matches in June and July, you can round out your trip itinerary with an Atlanta Braves game, Michelin-recognized dining, and local museum stops.
The Everglades are gorgeous any time of day.
Photo by Charles Patrick Ewing
Touching grass
The predicted trend: National Park travel
Our recommendation: Miami. Here, you’ll be within a 45-minute drive of Everglades National Park and CHA will have nonstop Saturday flights to and from Miami through September. If you’d rather drive, you can get to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 3-4 hours.
Going solo
The predicted trend: Solo travel heats up, with solo voyagers “uncovering the next wave of up-and-coming hotspots”
Our recommendation: Denver. The city’s River North Art District has lots of trendy breweries, street art, and music venues to keep you entertained, and CHA will begin nonstop Saturday flights to Denver on May 23.
Ready to plan your next adventure? Check out our airport guide for everything you need to know before booking a flight.
