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# Maria Shollenbarger on why destinations trend, and the future of travel
- URL: https://www.at-media-group.com/what-i-did-next/maria-shollenbarger-on-why-destinations-trend-and-the-future-of-travel/
- Published: 2026-01-20T08:00:54.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-02T10:38:44.000Z
- Author: Malak Fouad
- Tags: What I Did Next, Business, Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, Finance

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We’re continuing my conversation with luxury travel journalist and editor Maria Shollenbarger. Today, we’re delving into the travel industry—how and why certain destinations trend over others, how preferences have changed since CoVID, and the future of travel in the age of AI. 

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