The RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) Go RVing initiative has identified “quietcations” as a key travel trend for 2026, citing new data that shows growing consumer demand for low-density, nature-focused travel centered on silence and stress reduction.
According to reports from the BBC and Hilton’s 2026 Travel Trends Report, quietcations — also referred to as “hushpitality” — emphasize comfort, silence and disconnection from what the BBC described as an “always-on digital culture.”
“With our always-on digital culture colliding with an endless roll call of global events reaching us in real time, it’s no surprise that many of us are looking to disconnect,” the BBC reported.
According to a News and Insights report of RVIA on February 17, survey data cited by Go RVing indicates 57% of U.S. travelers say they would be interested in a quiet or silent retreat, while 53% are specifically interested in a reading retreat.
Interest in nature-based and reflective experiences is also significant, with 67% expressing interest in nature immersion, 60% in spiritual retreats and 56% in meditation or silent retreats.
Solo travel is also expected to increase. Twenty-six percent of travelers plan to travel alone this year, and 48% say they will add solo days before or after a family trip.
Travelers seeking quietcations are prioritizing space, low-density surroundings and natural environments such as sea horizons, steady breezes and nighttime stargazing.
The trend also reflects a preference for simplified itineraries that reduce “decision fatigue,” along with activities such as long swims, quiet breakfasts and uninterrupted reading.
The association said RV travel aligns with these preferences by allowing travelers to go offline, travel at a slower pace and control their environment. RVers can park in locations where access to nature is immediate and where settings are less crowded than traditional hospitality venues.
The report also highlighted access to remote public lands, including National Forests and Bureau of Land Management areas, as well as RV-friendly Dark Sky parks that preserve quiet nighttime environments.