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Summer 2026: Top destinations, spending habits and emerging trends

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As the summer travel season gets underway, we speak to Alessandro Petazzi, CEO of lastminute.com. The company is one of Europe's leading online travel firms, helping travellers book flights, hotels and holiday packages. We discuss where the French are heading, how they are spending, and the biggest trends shaping travel in 2026.

A programme produced by Amanda Alexander, Marina Pajovic and Georgina Robertson

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