Expedia names South Lake Tahoe its top travel destination for 2027
Expedia has released its travel trends report for 2027, placing South Lake Tahoe in California at the top of its list of ten global destinations.
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Expedia has revealed its Unpack 2027 trends report, naming South Lake Tahoe in California as its destination of the year, Euronews reported. Online searches for the North American alpine lake location rose by 195% compared to 2025. Euronews noted that the destination offers winter skiing alongside summer kayaking and paddleboarding. [1]
The overall list includes ten cities and regions across North America, South America, Asia, and Australasia. Hyogo in Japan secured second place after experiencing a 95% increase in searches, according to Euronews. The Japanese prefecture features coastline, mountains, and castles. [1]
Only two destinations in Europe made the top ten list, according to Euronews. Punta del Este in Uruguay was also named among the top locations selected by the travel company. [1]
Expedia operates a travel marketplace alongside brands such as Hotels.com, Vrbo, and trivago. As of November 2025, the company employed approximately 16,500 people and had a market capitalization of around 32 billion dollars. [4]
In short
- South Lake Tahoe in California topped Expedia's 2027 destination list after searches grew 195% compared to 2025.
- Hyogo in Japan ranked second on the list with a 95% increase in searches.
- Only two European destinations were included in Expedia's top ten selections for 2027.
Sources
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- [1]Expedia unveils its 2027 destinations of the year – and only two are in EuropeEuronews, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]United Airlines on Wikipedia
- [3]List of Air Canada destinations on Wikipedia
- [4]Expedia on Grokipedia
- [5]Europe on Grokipedia
- [6]NATO commander Alexus Grynkewich unveils new Theory of War defence strategy FTMQ News, 17h ago
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