Pavlus Travel & Cruise Posts Strong Luxury Travel Results, Identifies Emerging Travel Trends for 2027 Vacations

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. , July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- "Midway through 2026 and heading toward 2027, Pavlus Travel & Cruises is seeing phenomenal luxury travel demand," says Craig S. Pavlus, founder and CEO, Pavlus Travel & Cruise, one of the U.S.' largest independent travel agencies and a member of the Travel Leaders Network. "The business outlook for the remainder of 2026 and heading toward 2027 looks quite positive," says Pavlus, who adds: "It's shaping up to be a record-breaking year." Asia is a popular region for luxury travelers booking a 2027 vacation. Above is the Chureito Pagoda in Fujiyoshida, Japan, and Mount Fuji. Photo by Shutterstock. Craig S. Pavlus, founder and CEO, Pavlus Travel & Cruise, reports strong luxury vacation sales heading toward 2027. Photo by Pavlus Travel. Here is what's trending this summer for clients' 2027 vacations and where guests are headed in future years, based on Pavlus' bookings. Stepping Up to Luxury: Atop the agency's trend list, Pavlus' personal travel planners are seeing loyal clients who previously booked a premium travel experience "step up" to luxury or ultra-luxury for their 2027 vacation. "They're saying, 'I deserve it. I've worked hard and now it's my time,'" says Pavlus. Simultaneously Purchasing Two or Three Future Vacations: Increasingly, this summer, Pavlus' clients aren't just calling or emailing their personal travel planner to ask about one 2027 vacation. Instead, many are purchasing two, three or even four future vacations at the same time . One Pavlus client recently booked multiple future vacations totaling nearly $1 million at the same time. Choosing from a Wider Range of Itineraries: Given the strong 2026 and 2027 demand, "we're also seeing travel suppliers launch new itineraries for 2028 or even 2029 earlier in timing than what's usually expected," explains Janet Anderson, Pavlus' director of luxury travel development. "That gives travelers a wider range of future options to consider."