#BizTrends2026 | Air France-KLM’s Wilson Tauro: Premium and bleisure travel is 2026’s biggest travel trend
bizcommunity | 27.02.2026 15:27
In 2026, premium and bleisure travel, blending business trips with leisure extensions, has emerged as one of the strongest trends among South African travellers heading overseas. Driven by rising disposable incomes, a rebound in corporate travel, and a growing appetite for meaningful experiences, more executives and high-net-worth individuals are upgrading their journeys and building in personal downtime, often extending trips for wellness retreats, nature escapes or cultural immersion across Europe.
