Kenya, Egypt, India, Mongolia, and the French Riviera are being highlighted as the top 2026 trends in luxury travel, with high-end operator Abercrombie & Kent launching its 2026 Worldwide Sale that offers big savings on Tailormade and Small Group Journeys, boosting high‑end tourism to these destinations.
Kenya: New luxury safari lodge in Amboseli
Abercrombie & Kent is promoting Kenya as a premier 2026 safari destination, with a focus on a new A&K Sanctuary property, Kitirua Plains Lodge, opening in mid‑2026 in Amboseli National Park near Mount Kilimanjaro. This intimate lodge will feature just thirteen standalone suites, offering a modern, exclusive safari experience focused on Maasai culture, wildlife viewing and wilderness immersion in southern Kenya.
Travelers can expect private, guided game drives, bush dinners under the stars, and deep cultural encounters with local communities, all within a conservancy area adjacent to the national park. This new luxury offering is expected to attract high‑spending international tourists, supporting local tourism employment and conservancies, while also raising Kenya’s profile as a top bucket‑list destination for luxury African tourism in 2026.
India: Wild cat safaris in Madhya Pradesh
India is emerging as a key 2026 trend for wildlife lovers, with Abercrombie & Kent noting strong demand for wild cat safaris, especially in the central state of Madhya Pradesh. Ranthambore in Rajasthan and the core parks in Madhya Pradesh, such as Bandhavgarh and Kanha, are seeing healthy tiger populations, making them ideal for exclusive luxury wildlife tourism where guests can track Bengal tigers in comfort.
Abercrombie & Kent is featuring an eleven‑day Tailormade Tiger Tracking in India journey that combines stays in high‑end jungle lodges with expert naturalist guides, catering to international travelers seeking a luxury travel experience that blends adventure, culture, and wildlife. This focus on rewilding, conservation, and upmarket tourism is helping to position India as a sophisticated alternative to classic African safaris, with a growing impact on regional tourism in central India.
Egypt: Grand Egyptian Museum and Nile dahabiya sailings
Egypt is a key 2026 focus for heritage tourism, coinciding with the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum and renewed interest in the Nile. Abercrombie & Kent is promoting Egyptologist‑led journeys that include private visits to iconic sites, with a strong emphasis on small‑ship, luxury Nile travel on historic-style dahabiya riverboats.
New riverboat options, such as the Zein Nile Chateau and the upcoming Nile Seray, will be launched in 2026 as exclusive luxury cruise tourism vessels that sail from Luxor to Aswan and beyond. These private, all‑inclusive Nile experiences are designed for high‑end travelers who want to explore ancient temples, tombs, and monuments away from the mass‑tourism crowds, supporting a more sustainable and high‑value form of cultural tourism in Egypt.
Mongolia: Naadam Festival and Gobi Desert adventure
For travelers seeking truly unique and remote experiences, Mongolia is being positioned as a specialist destination in 2026, with Abercrombie & Kent offering a Small Group Journey that combines the traditional Naadam Festival with exploration of the Gobi Desert. This itinerary is aimed at guests who already know mainstream destinations and are looking for authentic cultural tourism and immersion in one of the world’s last nomadic lifestyles.
Participants can witness wrestling, archery, and horse racing at Naadam, visit local herder families, and explore the dramatic landscapes of the Gobi, all in a private, responsibly operated tour format. By promoting Mongolia as a luxury experiential tourism destination, the 2026 Worldwide Sale is helping to diversify international tourism flows into outer Asia, benefiting local guides, lodges, and community‑based tourism initiatives.
French Riviera: Set‑jetting and luxury Mediterranean cruises
The French Riviera, particularly the French Riviera in the south of France, is highlighted as a 2026 hotspot for luxury Mediterranean tourism, driven by global “set‑jetting” trends and renewed interest in glamorous coastal destinations. Abercrombie & Kent is promoting private stays in iconic hotels and resorts along the Côte d’Azur, as well as a 2027 cruise on the A&K x Crystal Cruises journey from the French Riviera to Lisbon, to capture the anticipated demand.
This high‑end positioning supports the region’s existing luxury tourism infrastructure, including boutique hotels, fine dining, and yachting services, while also attracting a new wave of affluent travelers who want a stylish, curated experience beyond typical beach holidays. The combination of set‑jetting buzz and exclusive cruise itineraries is expected to lift per‑visitor spending in the region and strengthen the French Riviera’s role as a year‑round, high‑value destination in European tourism.
A&K Worldwide Sale 2026: Savings and tourism impact
Abercrombie & Kent’s 2026 Worldwide Sale is offering significant savings to lock in journeys before the end of February 2026, with up to six thousand per booking on Tailormade Journeys and up to thirty-seven hundred fifty per person on select Small Group, Private Ready‑To‑Book, and Cruise itineraries. These savings cover travel to over one hundred countries across six continents, with a strong focus on the priority 2026 destinations: Kenya, Egypt, India, Mongolia, and the French Riviera.
By making high‑end, experiential travel more accessible, the sale is expected to boost bookings to these destinations and encourage longer, more immersive trips, which in turn supports local tourism businesses, conservation projects, and cultural preservation efforts. This shift toward longer, higher‑value trips is a positive sign for the sustainability and quality of international tourism in 2026, especially in emerging and niche destinations.

Published Date:2026-01-25