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Marriott International's Caribbean Luxury Resorts Lead the Way in 2025's Changing Travel Trends
As the travel industry enters the second half of 2025, a new wave of behavior is shaping how and where people vacation. From spur-of-the-moment bookings and multi-generational traditions to mindful escapes and emerging luxury destinations, this season reflects a more thoughtful, flexible approach to travel. While the economic climate brings a degree of caution, traveler demand remains resilient shaped less by urgency and more by intention.
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