Well, 2017, it’s been quite a year. We dove into our data to see which national moments shaped travel this year. Plus, we’ve picked the destination we think worthy of the title “Destination of the Year.” (What that honor lacks in prize money, we certainly make up for in travel statistics.) From Basic Economy airfares to the travel impact of “Despacito,” here are 10 events that have shaped 2017 travel.









Feel like you could’ve traveled more this year? Excited for 2018’s possibilities? Whatever you’re looking for, we’ll make sure you find it.