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2026 travel outlook: What changing travel trends can mean for growth
Tuesday, 17 March 2026 1:00 p.m. ET

Past Event

Virtual - Dbriefs

CPE credits | Event language: English

17 Mar. 2026

Tuesday, 01:00 p.m. ET | 1 Hr.

2026 travel outlook: What changing travel trends can mean for growth

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Transportation, Hospitality & Services

Participants will identify key forces shaping travel demand and their implications for 2026 growth priorities. 

Host:
Maggie Rauch, lead researcher, manager, Deloitte Services LP

Presenters:
Matt Josephson, principal and US Hospitality leader, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Lauren Mann, managing director and Deputy US Airlines leader, Deloitte Consulting LLP                       

1 Overview CPE credit | Specialized Knowledge

Key takeaways

After years of resilience that often defied broader economic uncertainty, travel demand may be showing early signs of strain. While travel participation remains high, growing financial concern is now extending to higher-income leisure and frequent corporate travelers, which may be driving more conservative trip planning. This shift could begin to challenge premium-led growth heading into 2026. We’ll discuss:

  • What recent survey data reveals about emerging pressure points in travel demand
  • Where premium and luxury strategies may face new headwinds
  • How generational shifts are changing the path to purchase
  • Why artificial intelligence could influence growth strategies

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Maggie Rauch

Maggie Rauch

Deloitte - United States
As Deloitte’s research manager for transportation, hospitality, and services, Maggie Rauch collaborates with firm leadership to design and execute research on the current state and future of the industry. She has a decade of experience as a travel industry subject matter expert and research team leader.
Matt Josephson

Matt Josephson

Deloitte - United States
Matt serves as the US Hospitality Leader with a primary focus on Digital Product and Innovation. He has more than 20 years of experience leading cross disciplinary teams to identify, design and stand-up new businesses, digital products, loyalty programs and experiences. He is an expert in design thinking and concept development and applies it along the end-to-end journey, from sensing and scanning to inception, prototype, pilot, implementation, launch, and scale. He has also helped numerous clients organize for digital products and deploy digital capabilities.
Lauren Mann

Lauren Mann

Deloitte - United States
Lauren is passionate about the airline industry and brings valuable experience advising companies in the airline, transportation, and hospitality sectors on employee and operational challenges. She focuses on supporting organizations to improve performance and resiliency through practical solutions. Lauren’s background includes transformation leadership both as a former airline industry professional and as a Consultant. At Deloitte Consulting LLP, Lauren works with major global airlines, providing guidance on navigating industry disruptions and operational complexities. Her experience spans back office and operational topics, including pandemic recovery strategy, cost optimization, HR process improvement, technical operations (maintenance) efficiency, and initiatives to enhance operational and cultural processes at airports. Lauren holds an undergraduate degree from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and a master’s degree from Northwestern University. Outside of work, she is a private pilot and enjoys beekeeping.