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THE TOP 2026 TRAVEL FORECAST

THE TOP 2026 TRAVEL FORECAST

As we look ahead to 2026, travel reveals itself not as a monolithic category, but as an intricate, ever-evolving tapestry driven by culture, community, technology, and human desire. Travelers are making decisions based not only on where they want to go, but why they want to be there. This shift is driving new expectations for hospitality brands across the globe.

BlogJennifer LakeDecember 11, 2025Travel Trends, travel, Thought LeadershipComment

ZAPWATER CLIENTS STAND OUT ACROSS 2026 BEST PLACES TO VISIT LISTS

ZAPWATER CLIENTS STAND OUT ACROSS 2026 BEST PLACES TO VISIT LISTS

Wondering where to travel in 2026? The Zapwater Communications’ client portfolio is a great place to start! From Finland’s northern city of Oulu, to the Caribbean island of Dominica to Serbia’s capital city of Belgrade, destinations we proudly represent are being celebrated across the biggest travel roundups of the year.

BlogJennifer LakeDecember 11, 2025Finland, Serbia, Mexico Tourism, travel, awardsComment

BRIANNA STEIN PROMOTED TO ZAPWATER’S FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, CREATIVE AND CONTENT STRATEGY

BRIANNA STEIN PROMOTED TO ZAPWATER’S FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, CREATIVE AND CONTENT STRATEGY

AnnouncementsJennifer LakeDecember 2, 2025Brianna Stein, promotionsComment

ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS EXPANDS MALDIVES PORTFOLIO WITH SEASIDE COLLECTION'S ULTRA-LUXURY .HERE MALDIVES

ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS EXPANDS MALDIVES PORTFOLIO WITH SEASIDE COLLECTION'S ULTRA-LUXURY .HERE MALDIVES

AnnouncementsJennifer LakeNovember 11, 2025Maldives, Seaside Collection, .Here, private island, TRAVEL, resort, LuxuryComment

ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS NAMED ONE OF TRAVEL WEEKLY’S 2025 TOP 10 AGENCIES

ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS NAMED ONE OF TRAVEL WEEKLY’S 2025 TOP 10 AGENCIES

AnnouncementsJennifer LakeOctober 29, 2025Melia Hotels International, Awards, Award Winning Public Relations Agency, travel pr, Travel WeeklyComment

ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCES TWO TEAM PROMOTIONS

ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCES TWO TEAM PROMOTIONS

AnnouncementsJennifer LakeOctober 8, 2025Comment

HOW TREND REPORTS CAN ESTABLISH THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & GENERATE MEDIA COVERAGE

HOW TREND REPORTS CAN ESTABLISH THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & GENERATE MEDIA COVERAGE

BlogJennifer LakeOctober 1, 2025home decor, Ace Hardware, client, clients, Trends, Home TrendsComment

ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS WINS MULTIPLE AWARDS AT THE 2025 PUBLICITY CLUB OF CHICAGO’S GOLDEN TRUMPET AWARDS AND PRSA CHICAGO SKYLINE AWARDS

ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS WINS MULTIPLE AWARDS AT THE 2025 PUBLICITY CLUB OF CHICAGO’S GOLDEN TRUMPET AWARDS AND PRSA CHICAGO SKYLINE AWARDS

AnnouncementsJennifer LakeSeptember 30, 2025GOLDEN TRUMPETS, Publicity Club of Chicago, pcc, prsa, PRSA Skyline Awards, AwardsComment

BALLOON MUSEUM RETAINS ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS FOR CHICAGO EXHIBITION

BALLOON MUSEUM RETAINS ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS FOR CHICAGO EXHIBITION

AnnouncementsJennifer LakeSeptember 23, 2025new clients, Balloon Museum ChicagoComment

ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS NAMED TO THE 2025 PR NET 100 LIST

ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS NAMED TO THE 2025 PR NET 100 LIST

AnnouncementsJennifer LakeSeptember 16, 2025The PR NET 100, The PR NET, Awards, Award WinningComment

TURNING VIRTUOSO TRAVEL WEEK 2025 INSIGHTS INTO ACTION

TURNING VIRTUOSO TRAVEL WEEK 2025 INSIGHTS INTO ACTION

BlogJennifer LakeAugust 20, 2025Virtuoso, travel trends, TrendsComment

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2025 NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY MEDILL IMC CONFERENCE

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2025 NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY MEDILL IMC CONFERENCE

BlogJennifer LakeAugust 20, 2025Influencer Marketing, influencersComment

ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS SHORTLISTED FOR FOUR 2025 PRSA CHICAGO SKYLINE AWARDS AND FOUR 2025 PUBLICITY CLUB OF CHICAGO GOLDEN TRUMPET AWARDS

ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS SHORTLISTED FOR FOUR 2025 PRSA CHICAGO SKYLINE AWARDS AND FOUR 2025 PUBLICITY CLUB OF CHICAGO GOLDEN TRUMPET AWARDS

AnnouncementsJennifer LakeAugust 12, 2025GOLDEN TRUMPETS, golden trumpets, Publicity Club of Chicago, Public Relations, communications, Awards, Industry AwardsComment

ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS CONTINUES TO GROW WITH NEW HIRES AND STRATEGIC PROMOTIONS ACROSS THREE OFFICES

ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS CONTINUES TO GROW WITH NEW HIRES AND STRATEGIC PROMOTIONS ACROSS THREE OFFICES

AnnouncementsJennifer LakeAugust 5, 2025promotions, new hiresComment

TLN AT 20: HONORING OUR PAST, SHAPING OUR FUTURE—AND EMBRACING THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF TRAVEL

TLN AT 20: HONORING OUR PAST, SHAPING OUR FUTURE—AND EMBRACING THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF TRAVEL

BlogJennifer LakeJuly 1, 2025travel and lifestyle, TRAVEL, TLN, travel lifestyle network, David ZapataComment

ZAPWATER'S MID-YEAR TRAVEL TRENDS CHECK-IN

ZAPWATER'S MID-YEAR TRAVEL TRENDS CHECK-IN

BlogJennifer LakeJuly 1, 2025travel pr, TRAVEL, TrendsComment

BERTHA DIAZ PROMOTED TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HEAD OF CHISPA AT ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS

BERTHA DIAZ PROMOTED TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HEAD OF CHISPA AT ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS

AnnouncementsJennifer LakeJuly 1, 2025promotionsComment

TRAVEL THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE: HUMANITARIAN HOTELS

TRAVEL THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE: HUMANITARIAN HOTELS

BlogJennifer LakeJune 27, 2025Pulte Family Charitable Foundation, Inn at Stonecliffe, Saint John's Resort, Humanitarian HotelsComment