The Real Travel Influencers Reveal Best Destinations, Hotels, and Cruises for 2026

Social media influencers are paid to promote travel destinations. Travel advisers recommend destinations based on the latest industry developments.
The Real Travel Influencers Reveal Best Destinations, Hotels, and Cruises for 2026
A woman jumps off a cliff into the sea at Ricks cafe in Negril, Jamacia on May 21, 2017. Daniel Slim/AFP/Getty Images/TNS
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By Mia Taylor TravelPulse

When it comes to shaping global travel trends, identifying the latest hotspots or driving awareness for new cruises, there are different types of influencers: Social media influencers. And the real influencers: travel advisers and travel industry insiders.