Paysafe Research: Experience-Led Spending Reshapes Summer Travel in 2026

New research from Paysafe reveals that the 2026 summer travel season is being defined by strong demand and a decisive shift toward experience-led spending, with payments playing an increasingly central role in shaping how consumers plan, book, and spend while travelling. The Experience Economy Report 2026 – Summer Travel surveyed 4,500 consumers across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain who are planning leisure travel this summer, uncovering how travel behaviours and payment