BWH® Hotels Empowers Guests to 'Trip Stack' For 2026 Travel Planning

BWH Hotels, a leading hospitality enterprise comprised of three hotel companies, including WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay® Hotels, is highlighting how its global portfolio is positioned to support the growing travel behavior known as “trip stacking,” where travelers pair multiple destinations into a single trip.

What is “Trip Stacking”?
- A growing travel trend where guests combine multiple destinations into one trip.
- Driven by limited vacation time and rising expectations for richer experiences.
- Travelers want to blend urban energy, cultural discovery, and relaxation in a single itinerary.

How BWH Hotels Supports It
- Portfolio spans 4,300 hotels in 100+ countries, across 18 brands from economy to luxury.
- Flexibility to extend stays, add second locations, or explore multiple neighborhoods.
- Properties positioned in gateway cities and regional escapes, making layered itineraries seamless.

Featured Trip Stack Destinations
- Bangkok, Thailand → Start in the city, then branch into Southeast Asia.
- Kortrijk, Belgium → Cultural hub with easy access to Brussels, France, and the Netherlands.
- Mexico City + Cuernavaca → Vibrant capital paired with a wellness retreat nearby.
- Milan + Italian Lakes → Urban culture followed by nature escapes.
- Northern California → San Francisco Bay Area + Napa Valley + Reno for diverse experiences.

Strategic Positioning
- Reinforces BWH Hotels as a global hospitality enterprise (WorldHotels™, Best Western®, SureStay®).
- Meets the demand for intentional, layered travel planning in 2026.
- CEO Larry Cuculic emphasized that travelers are being more thoughtful about how they use their time, and BWH’s portfolio is uniquely equipped to support this shift.

This shows how BWH Hotels is tapping into the same intentional travel trend we’ve seen with Norwegian Cruise Line and others — but applying it to land-based itineraries.