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Travel spending hits new highs as family, friends and FOMO drive demand

Maria Chen
Maria Chen
Maria Chen
Reporter · Decatur, IL

With a degree in Community Development from the University of Illinois, Maria has dedicated her 4 years of reporting to local grassroots movements and community engagement. Previously at the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette, she brings a deep knowledge of local cultures and neighborhoods.

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Reporter · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 12:45 PM · 1 min read
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Travel spending hits new highs as family, friends and FOMO drive demand — Decatur Community news

Travel costs have reached record highs this year, but that reality doesn’t seem to be dampening enthusiasm for travel. New data from the online travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth shows that insured trips are up 12.9% year over year, with an…

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