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Flexibility, slow travel, pet-friendly measures: Tourism trends set to dominate in the new year

"in 2023, travellers look at travel as a necessity, much like the proverbial 'roti, kapda, aur makaan'.".

In the months after the pandemic-induced lockdowns were lifted, ‘ revenge travel ‘ became a massive trend. It continued for a while, led by desperation from people who were cooped up inside their houses looking for a change of scene. It also led to some sub-trends, mostly destination-driven. For instance, international travel was halted for the longest time leaving people with no option but to explore lesser-known domestic places . Post revenge, travelling assumed a ‘slower’ form with a lot of interest and focus on sustainability , especially after it came to the fore that all this eagerness to travel somewhere, anywhere, without being mindful is potentially burdening the environment and local communities.

More recently, ‘sleep tourism’ was an industry focus with sleep-deprived souls looking for ways to sleep-a-wink. Industry experts told indianexpress.com that hotels have been going the extra mile using sleep-enhancing amenities to create an environment to help customers get better sleep during their stay.

Now, with a new year rolling in, can we expect some new trends? While the pandemic is still very much a part of our life, what can tourists expect to do in 2023? We attempted to break it down for you by reaching out to experts and understanding various aspects of travelling this year.

To begin with, digital travel company Booking.com revealed seven predictions for 2023, stating in a press release, “Nothing will be off-limits and everything is on the menu as everyone seeks to find the right balance in a world of contradictions.” According to its 2023 predictions, the needs of travellers “are moving in a lot of different directions to adapt to changing times”.

It stated that going off-grid will be a sought-after trend in 2023, with 64 per cent of Indian travellers wanting their travel experiences to have a more back-to-basics feel to escape reality, switching off and experiencing life with only the bare necessities. In addition to that, 71 per cent of Indian travellers want to experience “complete culture shock” in 2023, like travelling somewhere with a completely different language.

Among other trends, meditation and mindfulness getaways will be popular; while 75 per cent of Indians want their trips to be strictly work-free in 2023, 64 per cent are not interested in working while away. As such, travelling for business will make a comeback in 2023.

While this is a broad overview, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd’s managing director and CEO Kavinder Singh mentioned that the year 2022 began with the Omicron wave causing a downtick in travel. “But, since then, the sector has seen steady recovery. Hospitality sector saw renewed growth after months of low occupancy. We expect in 2023 daycations, vacations within drivable distances, and staycations will continue to be popular. Travellers are combining work and leisure, hence longer stays are expected; they are willing to pay more for leisure travel. Family vacations are becoming increasingly important,” he told this outlet.

Singh added that people are travelling within India and abroad. “They are going to Goa , Manali, Dubai, Singapore, Coorg, Gir, Shimla , and many other places. We are seeing high occupancy in western and southern regions. Our resorts in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Kerala are also witnessing good momentum. Sustainable and responsible tourism will continue to play a critical role; regenerative tourism is where travellers leave a place better [than they found it].”

Concurring with Singh, a spokesperson for OYO told indianexpress.com that 2023 will be a year of “exploration and discovery”, with travellers looking for shorter trips and weekend getaways to experience new cultures. Solo travel and pilgrimage travel will be popular. In addition to that, weekends away or short city breaks will also take place this year, they said.

Travel aggregator Yatra.com believes there will be a growth of around 20-30 per cent in domestic and international sectors. “We have also observed advance bookings for the months of February and March 2023. Solo and couple travel trends are expected to gain more interest, and payment facilities like no-cost EMI and book-now-pay-later will see greater traction among travellers,” said Aditya Gupta, senior vice president, hotels and holidays at Yatra.com.

He added that post the pandemic, the importance and demand of health insurance travel plans continue to grow. International travel segment will also continue to witness demand, especially for Southeast Asian destinations like Bali and Singapore, along with European countries. Domestic destinations like Kashmir, Goa, Kerala, and Shimla will emerge as top locations in 2023.

Adding to this, Vipul Prakash, the COO of MakeMyTrip — another travel aggregator — said that this year, travellers will be seen “adding more days to their standard itineraries”. “They will also increasingly plan a ‘household travel budget’ and open up to the idea of taking short-term loan options like travel-now-pay later (TNPL). This trend will remain at the fore in 2023 as travellers look at travel as a necessity, much like the proverbial ‘ roti, kapda, aur makaan ‘.”

Going back to the point made by Gupta about health insurance travel plans, a recent ICICI Lombard research paper found that the sale of travel-insurance policies went up by 76 per cent post-pandemic, highlighting the need for travel insurance.

“The pandemic had severely affected the travel industry worldwide; demand for travel insurance suffered a major setback. With aggressive vaccination, receding Covid, removal of travel-related restrictions and bans, and advancement in medical science, there has been a resurgence in the travel industry. People had experienced a lot of uncertainties during Covid times, which resulted in an increased awareness around the emotional and physical wellbeing, financial security and various other risks involved in travelling, and thus, there was increased realisation about the importance of having travel insurance in foreign land,” Sanjay Datta, chief – underwriting, claims and reinsurance – ICICI Lombard, told this outlet.

Travelling international

As mentioned earlier, just like the previous year, travelling may be untethered in 2023, too, with international borders continuing to stay open to boost tourism and also confidence in travellers. Travelling may now “evolve to become more immersive and meaningful”, said Nishant Kashikar, country manager – India and Gulf, Tourism Australia. “Going forward, travellers will actively seek more bespoke and unique experiences. Slow travel is here to stay, as travellers want to invest in extended vacations where they can experience every moment of their trip. They have also become more conscious not only of their health, but also of the impact they have while travelling. Driven by an eco-conscious mindset, they will not only keep health and safety as top priority, but also seek out sustainable and indigenous experiences,” he said.

According to Kashikar, online travel aggregators (OTAs) and travel operators will customise their offerings to suit the desires of the new-age traveller, with flexibility in booking and extending trips. “For Australia, India has been one of the fastest-growing inbound markets. Through our efforts to increase connectivity and travel to Australia and catalyse the tourist visa process, we expect our visitation numbers to reach pre-covid levels of 4,00,000 by June 2023, if not prior,” he remarked.

Making travelling easy and hassle-free

With all this travelling, how can journeys be made seamless for an average tourist? Many a time, people feel flustered with all the paperwork and airport protocols, about which Harsha Vardhan, the CEO and founder of CarterX — an airport luggage transfer service startup that provides luggage transfer from your doorstep to the airport — told indianexpress.com : “We launched our airport luggage transfer services in 2017. Since then, our customers are experiencing a lifestyle of hassle-free travel as part of their routine. Our services like door-to-door airport luggage transfer provide hassle-free travel for flyers for that extra touch of smooth and convenient travel. During the pandemic, we witnessed a spike in our numbers with more and more people realising the need to travel without worrying about their luggage. Even though this is not a pandemic-led trend, we sure did notice a spike in our services because of it.”

According to him, in 2023, Covid norms — along with ongoing delayed visa interviews — may hamper international travel. “Still, when it comes to domestic travel, we will witness a surge in the same pattern that we saw in 2022, or it may even climb at a higher percentage. We can also expect an increase in leisure travelling in 2023.” Harsha Vardhan added that while many trends such as wellness travel, sustainable travel, cultural temple tours and homestay travel will see an upward trajectory in 2023, the one trend that may fizzle out is ‘travel without purpose’.

And what about travelling with pets?

We saw how in the last few months, especially all of 2022, many pet parents were able to take their babies with them on vacations. Will that continue to happen in 2023? “Pet relocation and pet travel along with pet-friendly hotels and cafes have seen a gradual uptick and are expected to grow in the year 2023, too,” stated Aamir Islam, the co-founder of Carry My Pet.

He told this outlet that previously, pet travel or relocation was an ‘unorganised sector’, and for almost every pet parent, the safety and comfort of their furry friends was a primary concern. “Pet relocation services that offer transparent, affordable, and trustworthy national as well as international transportation are increasing in the market. People who love to travel to nearby or exotic places, as well as those who have jobs that require them to be on-the-move, can now easily take their pets along. In the near future, demand for pet travel and relocation services will further increase,” Islam said.

He added that Carry My Pet expects 15-20 per cent growth in pet travel in 2023. “Before planning the trip, always consult the vet to ensure your pet has a smooth journey,” he advised.

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Just how curious are Indian travellers? KAYAK’s new research reveals trends and insights for 2023.

Although it may seem like only yesterday that we were putting our travel plans on ice (thanks for the time warp, COVID), our latest consumer research conducted on behalf of KAYAK by YouGov* reveals travelling is heating up again.

With 78% of respondents saying they’re excited to go back to travel in 2023, a new kind of bug – the travel bug – is sweeping the nation. So, what are the key motivators pulling Indians back to travel? The majority wish to explore the world (62%) and live their dreams (61%), while others are looking to seek thrills (55%), find themselves (48%) and escape their worries (43%)*.

But just how curious are we as a nation to travel, and how do we intend to scratch that itch? According to our research, 60% of Indians call themselves curious travellers and quench their curiosity by exploring new and offbeat destinations, trying new foods and meeting new people from different cultures.

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This strong desire to embrace more enriching adventures has two-thirds (64%) of Indians willing to cut back on their daily expenses to travel the world in 2023*.

Sustainability will be an important factor for Indians planning a trip in 2023, with 43% of respondents stating it will be one of the main criteria for their summer holiday. That’s where KAYAK’s ‘ Least CO2 Sorter ’ tool helps. It provides insights into a flight’s CO2 emission and helps to compare costs and travel times.

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With travel intent at an all-time high, popular international destinations like Dubai, Bangkok, Bali and Maldives are at the top of everyone’s list. Local hot spots include Goa, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and New Delhi. So, if you’ve had your eye on any of these locations, you’ll want to start thinking about booking your trip soon.

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Want to save on flights and hotels? The KAYAK travel app can keep an eye on the price of your favourite hotels and flights and alert you when prices drop . It can also suggest new and exciting things to do on your trip – perfect to put those flight and hotel savings towards! Use it to plan your entire trip and manage it too. It’s been designed to simplify the entire trip process so you can relax on holiday! Find out more about how KAYAK’s travel app can help you .

*YouGov has made every effort to provide representative information. However, all results are based on a sample survey, and are therefore subject to statistical errors normally associated with sampling. Further, care was taken while designing the survey instrument to minimize respondent bias. The questions were designed to avoid a leading tone, and respondents were given options like “Don’t know/can’t say” and “Prefer not to answer” wherever necessary. Additionally, randomization and rotation was applied to options in applicable questions. However, errors generally associated with self-administered survey methodology may still have applied.

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Summer travel trends: Top places to visit in India in 2023

Looking for your next travel destination here are the top places to visit in india for an unforgettable summer vacation in 2023..

As the summer season approaches, many travellers are planning their next adventure. India, with its rich cultural heritage and diverse natural beauty, has long been a popular destination for tourists from around the world. India is home to a wide variety of landscapes, cultures, and experiences. In many regions of India, summer may be fairly severe, with temperatures reaching extreme levels. Yet, there are a number of locations that provide relief from the heat, whether in the form of verdant vegetation, cool breezes, or high altitude. In this article, we will explore the top places to visit in India for the summer of 2023 and highlight some of the emerging travel trends that are expected to shape the season. (Also read: 5 thrilling adventure sports activity you must try in India this summer season )

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Indian Travellers Are Opting For New Travel Trends in 2023: Digital Detox, Experiences & More

As soon as India opened up a lot of Indians started packing their bags to explore new destinations in 2022. Everyone was keen to see the world after being 'locked up' in their homes for over two years. First the trend was to explore India and as the globe started opening up, there were countries getting back on everyone's lists.

As per a survey by the Travel Lifestyle Network 24% Indians took at least one vacation every month. Now in 2023 it is to be seen that people might take to leisure travel much more.

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“People around the world are feeling overwhelmingly more optimistic about travelling in 2023 compared to 2022. Despite some current instability felt globally, nearly 75% of Indian travellers report that travelling will always be worth it,” said Santosh Kumar, country manager for India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Indonesia at Booking.com.

Whereas, Global network of luxury and experiential travel agency, Virtuoso, stated, “It’s undeniable that the future is bright, with travel sales in 2023 pacing 47% higher than 2019.”

Kayak in its survey of 1,900 Indians also noted that 78% of respondents are ‘excited to get back to travelling in 2023’.

Travellers aren't choosing the usual destinations

Kayak also said that 60% of the travellers consider them as the 'curious travellers.' And a lot of people are now choosing the unusual sites as opposed to the popular tourist destinations. Travellers are now looking to explore lesser-known places.

Booking.com’s Kumar, says “The mood is shifting from one of hopeful uncertainty to bold adaptability.”

Travellers are choosing regeneration and not sustainability

Tourism New Zealand also listed a trend called ‘regenerative travel.' Which means giving back to people and the place as one of the top trends of 2023.

43% of Indians citing sustainability as a main criteria for 2023 summer holidays, according to Kayak. As per Booking.com India topped the APAC Travel Confidence index in terms of intent to travel sustainably with 93% of the respondents who agreed on the importance of making sustainable travel decisions.

Experiences and not destinations

Travel for many people has changed from just ticking off the destinations to gaining unique experiences. As Alex McEwan, country Manager – South Asia, Virgin Atlantic, shared with Business Insider India, “One of the main customer segments which we focus on at Virgin is the ‘experience embracers,’ those who are looking for a premium travel experience which enhances their quality of life.”

Booking.com observes that 71% of Indian travellers want to experience “complete culture shock in 2023." Indians want to experience travelling to locations with different cultural experiences and languages to exploring lesser-known cities with hidden gems.

“With the vast number of Indian students in the UK, many of their friends from India will be keen to visit and tie their trip in with a match. Even if they can’t get a ticket for a match, many travellers are thrilled to visit the stadium of their favourite team and do a tour, visiting the trophy room and the dressing room and seeing the pitch first hand,” said McEwan.

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Booking.com states that Indians are seeking “more bang for their buck” by going on off season destinations and going on longer vacations.

The ‘No-Normal’ reported on unexpected travel trends for 2023, “travellers are browsing luxuriously but booking affordably.”

“Globally 35% of travellers plan to stay in one- to three-star hotels in 2023, and 38% plan to book a vacation with bonus extras, such as plush toiletries or free breakfast,” stated the No-Normal report.

Inner peace and digital detox

Observed by Booking.com in its annual Travel Predictions 2023 research 64% of Indian travellers are looking for ‘off the grid’ vacations.

Interestingly, Booking.com states “there’s a desire – even for millennials and Gen-Zs who never lived it – to disappear into the romanticism of a pre-digital era”.

What are your thoughts on these new observed travel trends in India? Let us know what type of travel do you prefer. And are you too leaning towards a more sustainable travel lifestyle.

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MakeMyTrip has revealed its first edition of the India Travel Trends Report which includes where, when and how India travels, top trends from millions of journeys – both from a national and a region-wise perspective.

Taking insights from travel searches by its 100M+ annual active users, MakeMyTrip has put together some of the top behaviours of Indian travellers it the first edition of its India Travel Trends Report. Insights include where, when and how India travels, top trends from millions of journeys – both from a national and a region-wise perspective.

Rajesh Magow, Co-founder and Group CEO, MakeMyTrip said, “MakeMyTrip’s India Travel Trends Report highlights some the latest essential trends. As India emerges as a formidable force in the tourism sector, these insights can help bridge the demand and supply gaps in the travel and hospitality space. This means crafting policies, identifying destinations, and creating experiences that resonate with the traveller’s unique travel preferences and aspirations. Recognizing and catering to each traveller’s diverse behaviour will not only enhance travel experiences but also contribute significantly to the growth and development of the tourism industry.”

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WHERE INDIA TRAVELS

• Number of people taking more than 3 trips per year has grown by 25% in 2023 as compared to 2019.
• Tier-2 and tier-3 cities are embracing spiritual journeys, with searches for destinations with or around religious spots growing 97% in the last two years. 
• Searches for Ayodhya grew by 585%, Ujjain by 359% and Badrinath by 343% in 2023 as compared to 2022.
• Weekend getaways continue to curry favour with Indian travellers – Searches for Jim Corbett grew by 131% in 2023 as compared to 2022; Ooty and Munnar are other favourites in this context.
• 30% all international travel searches from India are for Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore while London, Toronto and New York are the most searched long-haul destinations. 

WHEN, WITH WHOM AND HOW INDIA TRAVELS

• Family vs Solo – Family travel bookings surged by 64% in 2023 as compared to 2022, followed by solo traveller booking growth at 23% for the same comparative period.
• 50% of all domestic flyers pick flights between 9am and 6pm irrespective of destination or origin.  
• A significant portion of travel bookings in India are made spontaneously, with 46% of domestic flights booked less than a week before the travel date. In contrast, about half of all international bookings are made at least two weeks in advance.
• Only one-third of international bookings are made more than a month before the travel date, suggesting a flexible approach to international travel planning among Indian travellers.
• Women prefer to pre-book window seats, while men pick aisle seats.
• Tomato Cucumber Cheese Lettuce Sandwich is the most ordered in-flight meal on domestic flights.
• 56% of domestic leisure hotel bookings on the platform are made less than a week before the day of travel.
• 33% of international hotel bookings are made at least 30 days before the date of travel.
• Alternative accommodations on the platform recorded 24% growth in bookings in 2023
• For Hostels and Apartments, the preference is for those less than INR 2,500 per night but for Villas, it is higher. 
• Close to 20% of family travellers searched for properties with tariffs over INR 10,000 per night.
• Payment Preference – UPI is the most preferred payment method for booking travel, making close to 40% of all transaction types, followed by use of credit cards. Credit card is the most used payment mode for high value transactions such as for booking international hotels and flights. This can be attributed to the benefits associated with credit card payments.
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Travel Predictions 2023

Travelers are set to make 2023 a big year for getting out and exploring the world. Excited about the year ahead, Booking.com has conducted extensive research to reveal the travel trends of 2023, including where travelers want to go, their inspirations for traveling, and how budget plays a big role in their plans.

2023 will be the year of reimagining travel

As the world adapts to “the new normal” following a period of limited international travel and national lockdowns, travelers are eager to get out and see the world in earnest.

As travel restrictions and Covid testing become a thing of the past, research reveals that 73% of people are more optimistic about travel than they were in 2022. While we head into 2023 in the midst of global economic and political uncertainty, almost three-quarters (72%) said traveling is still worth it.

The most popular types of vacations and experiences in 2023

For many, a change of scenery and a chance to soak in some sun is enough of a reason to go on vacation. However, 2023 is likely to see a shift in why we’re looking to get away, as well as the types of vacations we take.

Peace and pleasure pilgrimages

A vacation is a great way to unwind and relax, but in 2023 many travelers want to take it one step further and use their adventures to treat their minds, bodies and souls. 42% of travelers want to go on a break that focuses on their mental and physical health, including retreats to smooth the processes of pregnancy and menopause. Almost half (44%) want to go on meditation or mindfulness retreats.

Meanwhile, some travelers want to treat their bodies in other ways. Over a third (36%) want to go on an erotic escape and explore new kinks and ways of experiencing pleasure.

36% also revealed they want to try out psychedelic experiences with the help of cannabis or psychedelics like mushrooms or ayahuasca. This means 2023 could see more travelers heading to more countries where certain types of psychedelics are permitted, such as The Netherlands or Brazil .

Virtual reality inspiring travel choices 

While the world isn’t ready to embrace sci-fi movie-esque travel just yet, it offers travelers a glimpse of what they can expect to see. 43% will use virtual reality to inspire their choices, with 46% more likely to travel somewhere they otherwise wouldn’t have if they could experience it virtually first.

However, some are keen to spend multiple days in the Metaverse, with over a third (35%) revealing they’d take a multi-day AR or VR travel experience. As haptic feedback technology advances, virtual travelers will soon be able to feel the sand between their toes and the sun on their skin without even having to step outside.

While this sounds exciting, it’s not enough to dissuade the majority (60%) of travelers, who agree that virtual travel isn’t as fulfilling as being there in person. This means our 2023 travel predictions don’t include travelers swapping sunglasses for VR goggles for the most part.

Taking travel off-grid

Following various international lockdowns in which many people weren’t allowed to leave their homes, let alone travel, we became reliant on technology for entertainment. Now that most restrictions have been lifted, travelers are keen to disconnect, with 55% wanting to spend their vacations off-grid.

But it doesn’t just stop at wanting to disconnect from technology, with more and more people craving a back-to-basics experience, many travelers are expressing a desire to use their vacations in 2023 as an opportunity to learn survival skills (58%). This includes learning how to source clean water (53%), light a fire from scratch (42%), forage for food in the wild (39%) and even how to prep for an apocalypse (39%).

Connecting with nature 

Sitting in front of a cozy, crackling fireplace somewhere deep in the woods and miles from the nearest microchip is many travelers’ idea of bliss.

However, almost half (48%) would only consider going off-grid if it meant they could take a few luxuries and indulgences with them, and 53% revealed they’d need their phone and stable internet connection.

Looking for culture shocks 

Many of us live our lives in a certain routine, and that includes our vacations. However, travelers are looking for a break from their routines, and 50% want to experience a culture shock in 2023.

Embracing the unfamiliar 

When you find somewhere you enjoy traveling to, it can be tempting to revisit that same place on your next vacation, but in 2023 travelers intend to mix things up. Almost three-quarters (73%) want to experience travel out of their comfort zone, with 30% keen to explore lesser-known cities to find some hidden gems.

Plenty of travelers (38%) want an out-of-this-world culture shock, and to go on the hunt for UFOs. This means there will likely be an increase in visitors to extra-terrestrial hotspots such as [Roswell, New Mexico](https://www.booking.com/city/us/roswell.html).

Meanwhile, others may go further east: 47% of travelers are interested in exploring exotic delicacies such as the hottest chili pepper (the current world record is held by the California Reaper, bred in Rock Hill, South Carolina).

Budget-savvy traveling

With the global economy not showing any immediate signs of improvement as we head into 2023, travelers are becoming more budget-conscious, with 68% paying close attention to how much they’re spending on their adventures. However, despite the ongoing economic and energy crises, half (50%) say investing in a vacation is still a top priority.

Prioritizing travel spend 

Following travel restrictions in 2020 and 2021, many travelers were able to save the money they would have otherwise spent on vacation. As a result, half (49%) will make up for it by spending more during their 2023 adventures, while 43% plan on indulging by splashing the cash to maximize their experience. A third (33%) revealed they like to indulge in shopping on vacation for things that aren’t available back home.

How are travelers saving money when booking vacations?

While many intend on living their best life while on vacation, travelers are finding ways to spend less in order to get there.

Almost two-thirds (63%) will keep a close eye on deals and hacks, with more than half (53%) happy to travel off-season or via longer routes. That means 2023’s off-season may be a little busier than last year’s, while the summer may be somewhat quieter than usual. This may help spread the crowds at busy attractions such as Walt Disney World .

61% of people also intend on planning their vacations further in advance, so expect to see fewer last-minute travelers in 2023.

Embracing ‘real life’ work travel

The pandemic allowed businesses to see the positive impact remote working could have, which led to many employers embracing a “work from anywhere” mentality. While employees have enjoyed hitting the beach during their lunch hour or working on their laptops by the pool, working while traveling trends are set to change in 2023.

Two-thirds (66%) of people want their trips to be strictly work-free in 2023. This is despite the 51% of people who want their employer to use the money saved from remote working to fund corporate travel or retreats. 

Perhaps this is something businesses should consider, as 59% believe exploring somewhere new will inspire them to be more productive at work and 44% believe that ‘real life’ work trips help bring people together.

 Nostalgic escapes

Over the last couple of years, popular culture has seen a nostalgia resurgence of sorts, with 80s and 90s coming back into fashion. It seems as though the same will happen with travel in 2023, with almost nine in ten (88%) wanting to go on a nostalgic getaway.

23% of travelers want to escape to simpler times, when all we had to worry about was rewinding that rented VHS and how long the lines were for Space Mountain.

61% of travelers want to get their hearts racing with a trip to a theme park in 2023, with more than half (54%) planning on taking a family reunion-focused vacation. That means theme parks such as [Universal Orlando Resort](https://www.booking.com/district/us/orlando/universalstudios.html) may be visited by multi-generational families in 2023.

Top Trending Destinations for 2023

To help travelers discover the ultimate destinations to have on their radar in 2023, Booking.com has delved into global booking trends to share these top trending destinations for travelers to explore.

São Paulo, Brazil

450km west of Rio de Janeiro is the fabulous city of São Paulo , which is home to some of the tallest skyscrapers in the country. It’s also filled with culture and is home to the São Paulo Museum of Art, the Museum of Ipiranga, the Football Museum and the Museum of the Portuguese Language.

Of course, there are plenty of beach hotels in São Paulo for those looking to soak up the sun in between soaking up the culture.

Budva, Montenegro

Budva may be a small Montenegrin town on the Adriatic coast, but with picture-perfect views and beautiful sandy beaches, it offers a chance to relax by day and enjoy the eclectic party scene by night.

Pondicherry, India

Located on India’s southeastern coast, Pondicherry is a wonderful, laid-back town with a rich French history. With plenty of culture and opportunities to relax, there’s lots to see and do for adventurous tourists.

Pondicherry has a wide range of independent stores for the quarter (25%) of travelers who want to incorporate local accessories into their style.

Querétaro, Mexico

Located in central Mexico, Querétaro may not have any beaches but it makes up for it with a variety of ecosystems, including rainforests, mountains and deserts. There are plenty of tours on offer around the city to keep you busy for days.

Bolzano, Italy

At the foot of the Italian Alps and just 85km from the Austrian border, Bolzano is an Italian medieval city that offers skiing, history and buzzing nightlife. Home to the Museum of Archaeology and mountainside Roncolo Castle, you won’t run out of things to see and do in this diverse and lively city.

For the third (33%) of travelers who will be traveling with friends in 2023, Bolzano has plenty to keep you entertained both day and night.

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Located on the northwestern coast of the island of Borneo, Kota Kinabalu , often referred to locally as KK, offers miles of exploration. From Kinabalu National Park to Mount Kinabalu, travelers can take walking tours to see orangutans in the wild.

For those less adventurous days, there are plenty of white sandy beaches offering views across the South China Sea. Kota Kinabalu is perfect for the 21% of travelers who said they want to spend their 2023 vacation relaxing on a beach.

Kalabaka, Greece

Nestled at the feet of rocky mountains, Kalabaka is a Greek destination steeped in religious history and culture. The monasteries of Saint Barbara Roussanou and Meteora are sights that have to be seen to be believed, built in the 11th century at the peak of towering rock formations.

There are also plenty of museums to visit to feed inquisitive minds, including the Natural History Museum, the Geological Formation Museum and the Hellenic Culture Museum.

Santa Fe, United States

From skiing during the winter months to exploring some of the 1.6 million acres that make up the Santa Fe National Forest in spring and summer, there’s so much to experience in Santa Fe , New Mexico.

Renowned as an art city, there’s also a variety of galleries and museums to visit, from textiles and folk art at the Museum of International Folk Art to the inspiring work by Georgia O'Keeffe at the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum.

Olomouc, Czech Republic

Many travelers head to the Czech Republic for exhilarating nightlife in cities such as Prague. However, 235 miles away, the city of Olomouc is packed with incredible architecture and quaint streets lined with restaurants and cafes. There’s also history and culture to experience, including the Museum of Modern Art and the 12th-century St. Wenceslas Cathedral.

Hobart, Australia

Hobart is a town in southern Tasmania on the banks of the River Derwent. To the west is Mount Wellington, a 4,170-foot mountain that provides jaw-dropping views across Wellington Park and the surrounding areas.

The town also has a lively nightlife, with a selection of bars, clubs and restaurants, making Hobart the perfect location for the 72% of travelers open to nightlife-centric vacations.

Methodology

Travel Predictions 2023 research was commissioned by Booking.com and conducted among a sample of adults who plan to travel for business or leisure in the next 12-24 months. In total, 24,179 respondents across 32 countries and territories were polled (including 1014 from Argentina, 1006 from Australia, 505 from Austria, 504 from Belgium, 1009 from Brazil, 503 from Canada, 1009 from China, 1010 from Colombia, 505 from Croatia, 505 from Denmark, 1010 from France, 1001 from Germany, 500 from Hong Kong, 1005 from India, 504 from Ireland, 504 from Israel, 1008 from Italy, 1003 from Japan, 504 from Mexico, 502 from The Netherlands, 1007 from New Zealand, 1009 from Portugal, 507 from Singapore, 1008 from South Korea, 1001 from Spain, 505 from Sweden, 508 from Switzerland, 500 from Taiwan, 504 from Thailand, 1006 from the UK, 1009 from the US and 504 from Vietnam). Respondents completed an online survey in August 2022.

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The biggest travel trends for 2024

By Sarah Allard

If 2022 was all about a return to travel, then 2023 was the year we went further than ever before. Travellers took to the skies, rails, roads and seas to tick off major bucket-list moments, with Arctic adventures, luxury yacht cruises and even the first tourist trip into space.

In 2024, travellers will be putting what’s important to them front and centre of their plans, valuing deeper experiences that leave a positive impact, time spent with loved ones and wellness moments that last well after checkout. We’ll be choosing destinations carefully, slowing it down to enjoy the silence and the stars, indulging in our love of food in new and interesting places, and immersing ourselves in wellness practices that help us live longer. These are the 20 travel trends likely to guide how we see the world in 2024.

Astro tourism | Illustration: Milagros Pico

1. Astro tourism

What’s the trend? Astronomy, of course, is a field of study that has been around since the dawn of civilisation, and the act of gazing up at the stars has long been a source of soul-soothing wonder. Today, the more society falls deeper into an ever-expanding virtual world, the more we feel a need to broaden our horizons in the real universe. Astro tourism, or star bathing, is the act of travelling with the aim of catching sight of astronomical phenomena – disappearing to lands devoid of any pollution, crowds and traffic, where we can focus solely on the skies above and while away hours gazing at the stars, planets and constellations overhead.

Why will it matter in 2024? Increasingly, wellness-centric hotels and spas are creating the space for guests to gaze upwards, watching for comets, spying constellations and identifying patterns in the glittering expanse. In the UK, Port Lympne has opened the Lookout Bubble, a glass dome allowing guests to sprawl out on king-sized beds and study the stars. Further east on the Arabian Gulf, Zulal Wellness Resort is surrounded by the expanse of the Qatari desert – the ultimate destination for pollution-free astromancy, with dedicated workshops and stargazing sessions for families and children looking to learn more about the cosmos. Safari company Desert & Delta organises trips for travellers looking to soak up the stars across Botswana and Namibia, where guests can sleep in tents at remote locations such as the Makgadikgadi Pans, one of the world’s largest salt flats, and spend nights with uninterrupted star vistas. Similarly, Tswalu is a South African safari camp with star beds set on a sleep-out deck in the Korannaberg mountains. And 2024 happens to be a big year, astronomy-wise, from mind-boggling eclipses to spectacular meteor showers – plus, scientists are predicting the best displays of the northern lights in 20 years, according to the Guardian , as we approach the next solar maximum (the sun’s peak of its 11-year activity cycle). Olivia Morelli

2. Eco diving

What’s the trend? A rise in divers choosing their travel destinations based on the sustainability of the scuba centres, and having a more positive, regenerative impact on the ocean once there.

Why will it matter in 2024? In 2022, UK marine ecology charity The Reef-World Foundation found that 95 per cent of divers wanted to book with sustainable operators, but struggled to do so. In response to this, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (Padi) launched its Eco Center accreditation on World Earth Day (22 April) 2023, with the United Nations Environment Program and Reef-World itself. The steps required to earn this green status are so rigorous – including sharing evidence of conservation activities and a real reduction in environmental footprint – that Padi advised operators to allow at least 12 months to hit the criteria, taking us to… Earth Day 2024. After an initial figure of just 11 worldwide, there are now 100, and Padi has set a goal to reach 660 by 2030 – a 10th of its membership. “South East Asia currently has the highest density (more than 20), along with the Caribbean,” says Julie Andersen of Padi. So what does this mean for divers and their trips? “The type of conservation work done and reported on depends on the Eco Center,” Andersen explains. “Those in the Caribbean offer coral replanting programmes, key for regenerating coastlines. In Baja, Mexico, they’ve developed citizen science courses, collecting data for whale conservation.” There are also a number of new Padi courses being launched for any diver to take anywhere, including the Global Shark and Ray Census in August 2024, as well as the relaunch of the Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course before December. Becky Lucas

3. Home swapping

What’s the trend? Increasingly, discerning travellers are looking to stay away for longer stretches, while the rise of remote jobs post-pandemic means that working and living abroad has never been more appealing. The catch? Forking out on hefty accommodation fees while you’re at it. Enter home swapping: the perfect solution to guarantee yourself a (free) home abroad while you offer up your own in exchange – for weeks or even months at a time.

Why will it matter in 2024? As the cost of holidaying continues to climb, home swapping is an affordable alternative to splashing out on expensive hotels or Airbnbs. And while the concepts of couch surfing and house exchanges have existed for decades, several slick new platforms are redefining what home swapping looks like today. Twin City, which operates in cities as far-flung as Lisbon and Los Angeles, has curated a community of 1,100 plus carefully vetted users in just eight months. For an annual subscription fee of £150, members can find Twins to connect with through the platform, and are encouraged to exchange local recommendations for their city as well as their homes, enabling members to feel as if they’re swapping with a trusted friend rather than a stranger. Meanwhile, Kindred, a home-swapping platform where members rack ​​up credits for each night that they exchange homes, raised $15 million in funding this year to expand operations across the USA and Europe, and currently has 10,000 plus homes in more than 50 cities. Members simply pay a cleaning and service fee for each stay, while the cost of the stay itself is free. Or skip out on membership fees entirely and head straight to TikTok, where Gen Z appears to be spearheading the home-swapping movement on social media. Inspired by cult film The Holiday , trending tags #houseswap and #homeswap have garnered more than 23 and 20 million views respectively, with users utilising the platform as a means to advertise their homes, discover like-minded peers to swap with and document their adventures along the way. Gina Jackson

4. Train stations are the new food destinations

What’s the trend? Train stations around the world are usually passed through as quickly as possible, having not been designed for commuters to stay and hang out. Nowadays, as travel delays increase and visitors want more local experiences, it pays for train stations to welcome travellers with shops, restaurants and bars for them to explore. In an effort to create a more dynamic visitor experience, historic train stations are being revamped, with bespoke food and drink offerings as an integral part of the redesign.

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Why will it matter in 2024? As train stations are renovated to accommodate more travellers and update old infrastructure, local restaurants and bars are being added to attract more customers. In 2023, the new Moynihan Train Hall in New York City became home to The Irish Exit, a bar from the team behind the acclaimed Dead Rabbit, and Yono Sushi by trendy BondST, plus outposts of beloved NYC restaurants Pastrami Queen and Jacob’s Pickles, with Mexican hotspot La Esquina coming soon.  Platform 1 a new bar and restaurant that opened in November underneath Glasgow Central Station . The cave-like space, with its historic brick arches, serves street-food-style dishes and craft brews made in the on-site microbrewery, plus there’s an outdoor beer garden. As part of its renovation, Toronto’s Union Station launched Union Market in May 2023 with favourite local food retailers Manotas Organics, Chocolatta Brigadeiro’s, Patties Express and Kibo. Meanwhile, in Somerset, Castle Cary station is in the process of a revamp, with nearby hotel The Newt creating a creamery, cafe and co-working space, which is set to open in 2024. Also on tap for the next few years is the completed renovation of 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, with plans for a 20 per cent increase in concession space that will focus on local purveyors. Devorah Lev-Tov

5. Sports tourism

What’s the trend? No longer the domain of lads on tour keen to sink as many pints as possible with one eye on a football game, sports tourism has evolved in the past few years with a new generation – and type – of sports fan emerging thanks to glossy TV documentaries ( Formula 1: Drive to Survive , we’re looking at you). Now, we’re taking our fandom out of the house and following a host of different sports in destinations across the world, planning holidays that hinge around seeing games, races and other activities in exotic locales, and extending trips on either side to see the sights too.

Why will it matter in 2024? A little event known as the Olympic and Paralympic Games anchors the 2024 sports calendar. It kicks off in Paris in late July and runs until early September, during which time more than a million tourists are expected to check in across the French capital. The games have inspired city-wide projects such as the €1.4-billion clean-up of the Seine, which , all going well, will allow public swimming in the river for the first time in a century. Elsewhere, the Tour de France starts in Italy for the first time in 2024, with competitors speeding off in Florence before heading to Rimini on the Adriatic coast and then north to the Apennines through Emilia-Romagna. New bike routes in the area have been released by tour operators such as Ride International Tours and Ride Holidays for cycling enthusiasts keen to join in the fun. Sarah James

6. Coolcationing

What’s the trend? For the vast majority of folk, summer holidays used to be about following the sun, seeking the heat – watching the mercury climb and hitting the sands. With the intense, record-breaking temperatures of recent years, however, many are considering travelling in the opposite direction: booking "coolcations" in temperate destinations, which also benefit from being less crowded.

Why will it matter in 2024? Rising temperatures caused by the climate crisis have resulted in the hottest recorded summer in the UK – just over 40℃ in July 2022 – while 2023, with a sweltering summer in much of Mediterranean Europe, North America and China – is on track to be the hottest year ever. Little wonder that many travellers are thinking again before booking literal hotspots such as the South of France and Sicily in July or August. A survey for luxe travel network Virtuoso found that 82 per cent of its clients are considering destinations with more moderate weather in 2024. Destinations such as Iceland, Finland and Scotland, according to Intrepid Travel, along with Latvia, which is surging in popularity. “We’re seeing an increase in those holidaying further north,” says Andrea Godfrey of Regent Holidays. “Scandinavia and the Baltics are both getting noticed more: they offer a more pared-back style of holiday but have some lovely beaches, and forests and lakes for both relaxation and adventure activities.” Cooler temperatures are particularly well suited to family travel too. “We’re getting far more enquiries from families for destinations that offer summer sun but also respite from the high temperatures being experienced in beach resorts across the Med,” says Liddy Pleasants, founder of family specialist Stubborn Mule Travel. “Kayaking in Norway, with its midnight sun, for instance, and cycling or hiking in Slovenia, which is also very good value.” Time to ditch the SPF50… Rick Jordan

Gig tripping | Illustration: Milagros Pico

7. Gig tripping

What’s the trend? For years, athletes and wellness gurus were the big headliners at retreats. But rock stars are, well, the new rock stars of travel. Call it the Swift Effect. Destination concert business is up more than 50 per cent, led mostly by Taylor Swift, says Janel Carnero, a travel advisor at Embark Beyond. In the USA, tickets for Swift’s Eras Tour cost thousands and were still impossible to score. Music fans are realising they can pay less and have a more memorable experience by seeing their favourite pop icons perform in say, Amsterdam or Milan. Tours from performers such as Pearl Jam, U2, Doja Cat and Madonna will anchor trip itineraries, while music festivals (Glastonbury sold out in less than an hour) will be major catalysts for travel.

Why will it matter in 2024? New music festivals, including Untold in Romania's Cluj-Napoca, are introducing travellers to undiscovered destinations, says Alexandrea Padilha of Fischer Travel. And it’s no longer just about the music, says Carnero. “It’s the social aspect of sharing experiences with friends,” she adds. Hotels and travel companies have taken note and are creating the equivalent of backstage VIP experiences for guests. Global adventure collective Eleven has recently introduced Music with Eleven. The programme’s dedicated team of music-industry insiders (including Chris Funk, guitarist from the Decemberists) custom design itineraries that might include sitting in on a recording session at Flóki Studios, just outside the Arctic Circle at Deplar Farm in Iceland. And Rhythm & Sails hosts musicians on its catamarans. The company’s music director, Anders Beck of the jam band Greensky Bluegrass, curates the line-up of artists who perform sessions onboard and in ports as you island hop around the Caribbean. Jen Murphy

8. Resorts will help you biohack your health span

What’s the trend? Longevity is the latest wellness buzzword thanks to best-selling books such as  Outlive  and the hit Netflix documentary  Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones . Between 2021 and 2022, venture-capital investment in longevity clinics more than doubled from $27 million to $57 million globally, according to analysis from longevity research and media company Longevity.Technology. Now, the science of extending life and optimising health has become the focus at hotels. Blue Zones retreats are the new boot camps and even sybaritic resorts are offering the latest biohacks. Poolside vitamin IV anyone?

Why will it matter in 2024? Since the pandemic, feeling good trumps looking good. “People have become aware of the critical importance of developing a more proactive, preventive approach to health on all levels,” says Karina Stewart, co-founder of Kamalaya, a wellness retreat in Koh Samui, Thailand . This means a new willingness to go beyond diet and exercise and embrace sci-fi-sounding bio-regenerative treatments such as ozone therapy and hyperbaric oxygen chambers, both on offer at Kamalaya's new Longevity House. Luxury hotel brands are embracing the trend too. Six Senses Ibiza recently teamed up with biotech company RoseBar to offer guests full diagnostic testing. Maybourne Hotel Group is collaborating with wellness tech pioneer Virtusan to help guests boost performance. And Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea administers treatments such as stem cells and NAD+ (aka the fountain of youth) through its partnership with Next Health longevity centre. At 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay in Kauai, guests are welcomed with a B12 shot instead of bubbles and the resort’s new wellness-specific rooms come with recovery-boosting mod cons including infrared light mats. If the trend continues, the secret to longevity may be as easy as taking more holidays. Jen Murphy

9. Peak season gets the cold shoulder

What's the trend? There’s been a dramatic recent increase in shoulder season travel to Europe’s most popular destinations (particularly France, Spain, the UK and Italy), which is set to continue in 2024. Luxury travel specialists Original Travel has launched new shoulder season itineraries to locations traditionally in demand during the summer – including the crystalline seascapes of Sardinia and Corsica – after seeing 14 per cent more bookings for September 2023 than for August 2023. Pegi Amarteifio of Small Luxury Hotels of the World shares similar insights. “Comparing phone reservations in 2023 against 2019, we’ve seen a 33 per cent increase for March to May and a 58 per cent increase for September to November, a pattern reflected across our other booking channels too.”

Why will it matter in 2024? A combination of social, economic and environmental factors is driving this trend into 2024. The cost of living crisis means a heightened focus on value. For 62 per cent of respondents to Booking.com’s 2024 travel trends survey, this is a limiting factor for 2024 travel planning, so much so that 47 per cent of respondents are even willing to take children out of school for cheaper off-peak travel. Shoulder season travel is also becoming more attractive due to rising temperatures, and more feasible due to flexible working. Layered on top of these practical considerations is an emotional motivation too: travellers are craving authenticity more than ever, seeking a tranquil, local feel when abroad, rather than Where’s Wally beach scenes. Toyo Odetunde

10. Private group travel

What’s the trend? The post-pandemic desire to gather friends or family and embark on a shared holiday experience shows no sign of abating – in fact, it’s on the increase in luxury travel, as people appreciate the benefits and savour the moment, from 3G family groups to 50-something empty-nesters keen to rekindle life-long friendships. Just don’t take Succession ’s family outing to Tuscany as a role model.

Why will it matter in 2024? “While some predicted group travel would peak post-pandemic, we’ve seen it have a lasting, positive impact with private group bookings continuing to be a dominant trend,” says Tom Marchant of Black Tomato, for whom group travel now accounts for 30 per cent of bookings. The company has just launched its See You in the Moment series to cater for the demand: it uses a mood board of over 35 experiences themed around key flash points, from The Meal (a backcountry feast served on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, for example) to The Challenge (rafting down the Apurímac in Peru, perhaps), all designed to create lasting memories. For Scott Williams, meanwhile, multi-generational travellers are thinking big: why take one house when you can take a whole estate, such as Meli on Paxos in the Greek Islands, which sleeps 17? Other groups are taking to the water, with Red Savannah reporting an increase in bookings for Turkish gulets, Egyptian dahabiyas and Indonesian phinisis. Scott Dunn have seen an increase in bookings amongst groups of friends, with 30 per cent of respondents in a recent survey saying they were planning trips for 2024 that included ski trips to France, adventure travel in South and Central America, and beach breaks on Antigua and Barbados. Empty-nesters are also a growing force, with groups of couples in their 50s to 70s hiring villas in the shoulder season for cultural weeks away, and all-female groups – mainly aged between 50 and 65 – who are proactive in wanting to renew long-term friendships. “We had one repeat group that included several cancer survivors,” says Sarah-Leigh Shenton at Red Savannah. “A hammam afternoon in Turkey was a deeply bonding experience and they’ve since travelled to Jordan and Sicily together.” Rick Jordan

11. AI aims to be your sidekick

What's the trend? Early last year, after OpenAI’s ChatGPT broke the record as the fastest-ever growing consumer app, travellers started playing around with AI chatbots to get inspiration on where they could go. More recently, major travel booking platforms have started to integrate AI chatbots into the booking experience. But if 2023 was the year of AI chatbots wanting to plan your trips, 2024 will be all about how AI aspires to be your travel sidekick. A wave of new AI-powered features and products aims to support travellers on the ground – all while raising concerns around the potential negative impacts as AI becomes more widely integrated with our travels.

Why will it matter in 2024? AI will start to make more real-time interventions in our travels in 2024. One practical example is live translation , which Samsung plans to launch on its 2024 Galaxy devices. Imagine calling somewhere you want to visit to get information without worrying about whether staff speak the same language as you. Another example is greater AI personalisation in popular apps you already use. Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has recently touted the company's increasing use of personalised AI algorithms , which will learn about your habits and make suggestions based on what you’re doing. For the true early adopters, real-time travel interventions could also mean ditching your screen entirely and clipping a screenless personal translator and travel assistant to your chest. This is the unusual idea behind the new talking and projecting AI Pin from Humane , a start-up backed by investors including OpenAI’s Sam Altman, that promises to function a bit like the universal translator from Star Trek . Will anyone want to actually wear the pin or will it go the way of previously hyped devices such as Google Glass? It certainly raises a host of ethical questions about privacy and data protection. Yet the more that AI products successfully help in addressing on-the-go problems, the more travellers will come to rely on them too. JD Shadel

12. Skip-gen travel

What’s the trend? Skip-gen travel describes when grandparents holiday with grandchildren, in other words, "skipping" a generation. “In the past few months, I've had around twice as many enquiries as usual for grandchild/grandchild bookings,” says Clio Wood, founder of family retreat company &Breathe . “There’s been a rising trend of grandparents taking their grandchildren away,” agrees Ollie Summers, Head of Sales at bespoke operator Scott Dunn . “Often to places that have a sentimental meaning to them.”

Why will it matter in 2024? Several travel agencies have created itineraries to cater specifically for this demand in 2024. “Skip-gen safaris are emerging as a micro-trend from the UK, reflecting a niche traveller group now well established in the US luxury market,” says Liane Goldring of Mahlatini Luxury Travel . “The grandparents are usually in their 70s and still active enough to fully embrace a fully guided safari adventure.” Original Travel, meanwhile, has relaunched its Bonding Holidays Collection , featuring trips focussed on discovering something new together, such as its 14-day Family Ranching itinerary in the American West. Some of this growth can be attributed to big-ticket lockdown promises coming to fruition. Now, amid the UK’s cost of living crisis, parents are also keen to make the most of the time and childcare support of their typically baby boomer, more comfortably retired parents. Plus, the global ratio of living grandparents to grandchildren is higher than ever, thanks to a combined increase in life expectancy and drop in the number of children per person. We’re even said to be living in the "the age of the grandparent". Don’t expect this trend – or your grandparents – to slow down anytime soon. Becky Lucas

Glamorous train travel | Illustration: Milagros Pico

13. Train travel gets glam

What’s the trend? Rising climate consciousness has fuelled a rail travel revival, the luxury train niche is reaching new heights of popularity, extravagance and ambition. Travel booking platforms are reporting growing demand for luxury rail trips , where the journey is, yes, the destination. In fact, new design-forward train lines increasingly rival the finest hotels for the culinary experiences and bells and whistles on offer.

Why will it matter in 2024? A new wave of rail lines and itineraries launching in 2024 puts an emphasis on deeper immersion into the culture and landscapes of the destinations, which are more and more off the beaten track. Responding to growing demand for luxury train travel among its user base, specialist platform Railbookers plans to launch arguably the most geographically extensive and expensive luxury train itinerary around. With prices per person starting at $113,599, the 80-day Around the World by Luxury Train voyage will cross four continents and 13 countries. Beginning in August, the slow journey will string together existing luxury rail trips including Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Jasper and India’s Maharajas Express from Delhi to Mumbai. In Asia, the previously paused Eastern & Oriental Express is making a grand comeback starting in February, with carriages getting an upscale revamp and its legendary route being retraced through Malaysia's landscapes. Meanwhile, Japan is a hot destination for its scenic train journeys such as the exclusive Train Suite Shiki-shima, which quickly closed applications for its 2024 trips due to demand. And in Europe, six new train lines will commence or terminate in Rome under Accor's La Dolce Vita umbrella, with suites designed by starchitects Dimorestudio, building on the cultural legacy of the famous Orient Express . JD Shadel

14. Restaurateur-owned hotels

What’s the trend? Restaurants and hotels are the two linchpins of the hospitality industry. And naturally, the two are often intertwined on one premises. Until recently, though, most hotels weren’t started or owned by restaurateurs. Yet as food-focused travel keeps increasing, with people hankering for the next hot reservation and planning entire trips around discovering a culture through its food, it makes sense that restaurateurs are adding hotelier to their CVs – and ensuring their new properties have impressive food offerings. We’d be remiss not to mention Nobu, which began as a restaurant in 1994 and in 2013 launched its global hotel brand, as a harbinger of the trend.

Why will it matter in 2024? Just as design brands (RH, West Elm) have opened hotels in recent years, now restaurateurs are getting in on the action. In the USA, restaurateur and 12-time James Beard award nominee Sam Fox has just launched the Global Ambassador in Phoenix, Arizona, with five restaurants. Santa Barbara’s Good Lion Hospitality is relaunching Petit Soleil , a Californian wine country boutique hotel, with a new bar and restaurant slated for next spring. The Lafayette Hotel & Club was debuted last summer in San Diego by Arsalun Tafazoli, founder of a local hospitality group that operates 16 bars and restaurants. The hotel has five restaurants and bars, with two more opening by the end of the year. In Dallas, Harwood International, which owns a dozen or so restaurants in the area, opened Hôtel Swexan in June. In the St Gallen region of Switzerland two hotels were recently added to beloved restaurants: the revamped Mammertsberg  and  Gasthaus Traube . In Slovenia, AS Hotel is a new place to stay launched Sebastjan Raspopović, son of chef Svetozar Raspopović-Pope of renowned restaurant Gostilna AS in Lublijana. Aside from a restaurant by Raspopović-Pope, the hotel has an eatery by Michelin-lauded chef Ana Roš. Finally,  R48 , and its lauded Chef’s Table, was opened in Tel Aviv last spring by R2M Hospitality Group, which also runs restaurants CoffeeBar and Herzl 16. Devorah Lev-Tov

15. Silent travel

What’s the trend? In an age of overstimulation, silence might be just what we need from our travels in 2024. Offering a chance to restore and reset, silent travel represents a more mindful kind of trip, one that doesn’t leave you needing a holiday to recover from your holiday. Silent meditation retreats are an increasingly popular wellness trend, but silent travel also encompasses secluded nature resorts, sleep retreats , quiet hotels , silent walking tours and even silent disco and concert experiences.

Why will it matter in 2024? Saturated with stress and screen time, many of us are looking for ways to disconnect. The silent walking trend that recently took TikTok by storm reflects a growing impulse to escape the noise of our tech-fuelled lives and embrace the quiet, with promising implications for wellbeing. One 2015 study suggests silence may help to stimulate brain development, while another found that two minutes of silence during or after relaxing music increased the music's calming effects. With the Global Wellness Institute forecasting a 21 per cent increase in wellness tourism in the next two years, what better counter to the chaos of our always-on lives than silence? Silent travel is also part of a move towards more sustainable tourism. Quiet Parks International , for example, offers unique nature experiences in dedicated quiet spaces, reducing noise pollution for the surrounding wildlife. Silent travel opportunities abound in 2024. Kick off the year with a silent retreat in Portugal (with Innate ) or Italy (with Mandali ). More adventurous silent-seekers can trek the peaceful Japanese Kumano Kodo trail, or explore Finland’s Arctic landscape with a Silence & Nature Tour . For a tailor-made silent experience, Black Tomato’s Blink camp offers luxury accommodation in the world’s most remote settings, while its Get Lost programme promises to help you find yourself by getting lost in a far-flung location. Tasha Kleeman

16. Urban gardens

What’s the trend? Never mind the biophilic office and those pot plants you forget to water: whole cities are going green as architects and planners create leafy microclimates amid the grey concrete to help keep us cooler, connect communities and even feed us.

Why will it matter in 2024? Having trees and gardens in our cities is a pretty good idea. King Nebuchadnezzar certainly thought so, which is why his Hanging Gardens of Babylon made it into travel’s first-ever bucket list – the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – back in the 2nd century BC. Nowadays planting trees creates much-needed shade, stores carbon and increases biodiversity, but it also makes our cityscapes so much nicer. While Valencia, an early adopter of urban greening with its 12km-long Turia Garden in 1986, is the 2024 European Green Capital, France is busy planting trees like there’s no tomorrow: go to Paris for the 2024 Olympics and you’ll spot budding new forests growing in Place du Colonel-Fabien, Place de Catalogne and in the Charonne district, while Bordeaux’s Grandeur Nature project includes urban cooling islands, micro-forests and rain gardens. All of which will doubtless be discussed at the ISHS Green Cities 2024 symposium, hosted by RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey, England, in September. Meanwhile, on Cyprus – an island that experienced temperatures of 44℃ in 2023 – the new Salina Park opens in time for summer shade in the seaside city of Larnaca. In Brazil, Rio’s Hortas Cariocas is a groundbreaking achievement that will be completed by the end of 2024: the largest urban vegetable garden in the world, connecting 56 community gardens across favelas and schools. And in London, the £1-billion Google building in King’s Cross will show just what can be done with one structure. Designed by Thomas Heatherwick, the "landscraper" – only 11 storeys high but stretching out longer than the Shard is tall – is hoped to provide a blueprint for future urban projects: running along the rooftop is a multi-level garden, with wildflowers, lawns and decked seating areas, set with more than 55,000 plants and 250 trees. Can you dig it? Rick Jordan

17. Back-of-house tours

What’s the trend? Greener hotels giving us a look behind the scenes to show us – not just tell us – they're sustainable. We don't mean a look-see at solar panels or composting, but heart-lifting experiential tours that help us appreciate why it matters to support socio-economic uplift through tourism. In South America, Blue Apple Beach invites visitors to get up close and personal with the community work it does in Colombia through its impact fund. Founder Portia Hart wanted more than token-gesture carbon offsetting, where locals themselves could decide how money was spent. In Africa, guests of the Bushcamp Company contribute to initiatives through the Luangwa Conservation and Community Fund. A popular excursion in Zambia is visiting the boreholes that are installed with outreach funds. Each pump provides fresh drinking water to hundreds of people a day, and visitors who spend time with those gathered get a very tangible insight into how such provisions funded by hospitality can literally change lives in regions most affected by a warming planet.

Why will it matter in 2024? Transparency is on the up as the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive comes into force and greenwashing is coming close to being officially outlawed. A year of droughts, floods and heatwaves also reminds us we need to make better-informed choices in our travel planning – and all the better if we can also get a crash course in the science and sociology of positive impact. Experiences that go beyond explaining responsible practices, but demonstrate a deep respect for communities on the climate-change frontlines and help make their challenges relatable to visitors are especially helpful. Juliet Kinsman

18. Wild feasting

What’s the trend? Have you ever noticed how food always tastes better outdoors? But in today’s modern world many of us are more used to eating a sandwich while staring at a screen. Wild feasting describes the trend for beautifully curated culinary experiences in natural environments with the incorporation of hyper-local and foraged ingredients. In Sweden, for example, you can tap into a network of do-it-yourself outdoor restaurants where you book a table in a scenic location, search for nettles, birch leaves, lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles, and then cook them on an open fire according to a recipe card provided by a Michelin-grade chef.

Why will it matter in 2024? A greater range of wild feasting opportunities will give urbanites a chance to properly connect over food. Leading the way is Noah Ellis, founder of the UK's Nomadic Dinners. “Since launching in 2018, we experienced compounded year-on-year growth for our feasting and foraging experiences,” he says. In 2024 he will be hosting a new series of fire feasts, including one set among the bluebells. Also tapping into the zeitgeist is TikTok star Alexis Nikole Nelson (aka the Black Forager) who will publish a book about wild food in 2024. And don’t forget, 2024 is the last year you will be able to eat at Copenhagen’s legendary, foraging-focused restaurant Noma before it turns into a test kitchen and closes to the public. Another innovator is Holmen Lofoten’s Kitchen On The Edge Of The World series in the Norwegian Arctic Circle, where guests can participate in four nights of wild feasts cooked by top chefs. In 2024, these will include Lennox Hastie, José Pizarro and Heidi Bjerkan. Ingunn Rasmussen, owner of Holmen Lofoten, says: “Now, as when we were little kids, gathering around a bonfire in the wilderness, sharing stories, feasting under the stars in these magical, remote surroundings is one of the absolute highlights, both for our guests and for us.” Jenny Southan

19. Plan-free travel

What's the trend? Saying no to endless scrolling to plan every inch of a trip, and saying yes to spontaneity instead. The power of the algorithm-spawned era of Fomo travel is waning, with those once secret spots made Insta-famous becoming tired and cookie-cutter, and the drive to plan a trip around them losing momentum. The rising counter movement is travel with no plans at all.

Why will it matter in 2024? The plan-free appeal is going one step further in 2024. Booking.com recently reported that 50 per cent of UK travellers want to book a surprise trip in 2024, where everything, even the destination, is unknown until arrival. And it’s possible to do it via travel companies such as Black Tomato, whose Get Lost service offers customers the ability to simply select a preferred environment – polar, jungle, desert, mountain or coastal – and leave its team decide everything else. “While we launched Get Lost several years ago, post-pandemic we’ve seen a notable and rising uptick in bookings and enquiries,” says Black Tomato co-founder Tom Marchant. Journee offers a similar surprise element, with travellers only finding out where they’re going at the airport. The service, which includes a full itinerary and access to a team via Whatsapp, is particularly popular with solo female travellers, while overall demand has grown so much that the London-based brand recently launched trips in the USA. Lauren Burvill

20. Frontier tourism

What’s the trend? To go above and beyond. Or below and under. As crossings of the tumultuous Drake Passage to Antarctica rack up millions of TikTok views and traffic jams form on Everest, canny travellers are seeking more individual, less obvious experiences that combine thrill-seeking with more meaningful self-empowerment.

Why will it matter in 2024? One person’s frontier is another’s backyard, of course, so frontiers are entirely subjective here. For some, this could mean being the first to camp under the stars in a remote landscape, or hike an ancient pilgrimage trail that’s been off the map for centuries. It’s still possible to bag a rare place on a Kamba African Rainforest Experience in the Republic of the Congo, being one of just 12 people to explore a game park the size of Belgium. Black Tomato, meanwhile, is designing an intrepid new expedition to the remote Mitre Peninsula in Argentina, along with a trip in Peru navigating the Sacred Valley of the Incas by raft. “This sort of adventure goes beyond bragging rights and is more akin to self-empowerment and the gratification of pushing our own horizons,” says Black Tomato co-founder Tom Marchant. The Ultimate Travel Company is also heading to Peru, a country repositioning itself for luxury travellers, with stays at Puqio, its first tented exploration camp,, in the remote Colca Valley in the Southern Peruvian Andes. Wilderness camping is also pegging out fresh terrain in Kyrgyzstan, with yurt stays on the steppes trending for 2024, according to Wild Frontiers, as is Mongolia; while Albania, Mongolia, Pakistan and the Empty Quarter of Oman are all on the radar for an increasing number of travellers. And while the space-age pods of White Desert have already sold out for New Year’s Eve 2024 and 2025, latter-day frontiersfolk can take the path less travelled and explore the frozen continent’s southern coast (99 per cent of visitors go from South America to the northwest) with The Ultimate Travel Company’s new Ross Sea cruises, seeing the Ross Ice Shelf and Transantarctic Mountains. Don’t forget to pack your penknife. Rick Jordan

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Travel Trends in 2023 for Indian Travellers

If you are an Indian traveller who loves to explore new places and cultures, you might be wondering what the travel trends in 2023 will be. After a year of cautious optimism in 2022, 2023 is expected to be a year of overwhelming positivity and bold adaptability for travellers around the world. Here are some of the trends that might shape your travel plans in 2023.

- Transformation retreats: One of the top reasons to travel in 2023 will be personal betterment. Whether you want to overcome grief, find your life's mission, or discover your physical potential, there will be a transformation retreat that caters to your needs. From dance therapy and self-awareness sessions in Greece to radical sabbaticals and heartbreak hotels in England, you can choose from a variety of experiences that will help you achieve self-actualisation.

- Sustainability and regenerative travel : Another major trend in 2023 will be travelling with a positive impact on the environment and the communities you visit. You might opt for eco-friendly accommodation, carbon-neutral transportation, local food and products, and volunteer opportunities that support conservation and social causes. You might also seek out destinations that are recovering from natural disasters or human conflicts and contribute to their regeneration.

- Unique and off-grid destinations: Instead of following the crowd to popular tourist spots, you might want to explore lesser-known and off-grid destinations that offer a more authentic and immersive experience. You might also want to go back to basics and escape reality by switching off your devices and living with only the bare necessities. Some of the destinations that might appeal to you are Vietnam, Bhutan, Mongolia, Iceland, and Antarctica.

- Wellness and digital detox: Travelling in 2023 will also be a way to enhance your physical and mental well-being. You might look for wellness retreats that offer psychedelic therapies, adaptogenic menus, meditation classes, spa treatments, and outdoor activities. You might also want to disconnect from the digital world and enjoy the present moment without any distractions. Some of the places that might help you achieve inner peace are Bali, Kerala, Costa Rica, New Zealand, and Japan.

- Flexibility and slow travel: One of the lessons learned from the pandemic is that travel plans can change at any moment due to unforeseen circumstances. Therefore, you might prefer booking options that offer flexibility and cancellation policies that suit your needs. You might also want to slow down your pace of travel and spend more time in one place rather than hopping from one destination to another. This will allow you to savour the local culture, cuisine, and nature more deeply.²⁴

- Pet-friendly measures: If you are a pet owner who hates leaving your furry friend behind when you travel, you might be happy to know that more and more travel providers are becoming pet-friendly in 2023. You might find hotels that welcome pets with special amenities, airlines that allow pets on board, restaurants that have pet menus, and attractions that have pet zones. You might also look for destinations that have pet-friendly activities such as hiking trails, beaches, parks, and farms.⁴

These are some of the travel trends that might inspire you to plan your next trip in 2023. Whatever your preferences and goals are, remember to travel responsibly and respectfully. Happy travelling!

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Virtual Summit on India Outbound Travel 2023

The virtual summit on India outbound travel 2023 will offer critical insights to airlines, airport operators, travel agents, OTAs and tourism boards. The session will commence with an exclusive research briefing by CAPA India on the subject, followed by a series of panel discussions with key industry leaders.

2 November 2023

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‘Expert insights into the world’s fastest-growing outbound travel market’

In 2019, there were almost 20 million international departures by Indian residents, which we (CAPA India) forecast to grow to 45 million by 2030, making India one of the most attractive source markets for destinations in the world. A key feature of the outbound market going forward will be the increasing share of discretionary leisure travel, which, over time, is likely to become the leading driver of traffic, whereas business, VFR and labour have historically been the primary purpose of international travel. As more Indians travel, and travel more often, their preferences are becoming increasingly diverse and sophisticated.

The agenda at the virtual summit will address key questions such as:

• What is the expected stimulatory impact of a privatised and resurgent Air India and a highly ambitious IndiGo, both of which are placing increasing emphasis on international operations?
• Is India really a low-yield market? There is a sizeable market that has the interest and ability to spend more, but it is simply not being presented the right products or being approached through the right channels.
• Are the needs of premium Indian travellers and their appetite for luxury products and unique experiences being addressed?
• How can the travel and tourism industry better understand Indian travellers?
• What will it take to unlock the potential of the Indian outbound travel market?

In the 15 years before COVID, India’s domestic market was the fastest-growing in the world, while international traffic grew at around half the pace. However, there has been a material shift after the pandemic. “International is suddenly the new domestic”, with CAPA India forecasting both segments to grow at a similar rate through to 2030.

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Dubai, Singapore and Thailand will remain perennial favourites, but our research indicates an increasing interest in destinations such as Azerbaijan, Egypt, Kazakhstan and Kenya, while long-haul demand for Australia, the US, Europe, South Africa and Latin America is growing. Meanwhile, younger travellers are increasingly seeking experiences, with holidays that revolve around adventure, activities and events.

The strength and resilience of the Indian outbound market is visible in the fact that several destinations have seen a faster recovery in Indian visitor arrivals after the pandemic than those from most other source markets.

Despite the tremendous potential, challenges remain. Air connectivity is a major constraint. The Indian international market remains highly under-penetrated. Historically, this has been due to Indian carriers not having the fleet to commit significant capacity to overseas routes, while most of the foreign carriers that were interested in expanding had exhausted their bilateral entitlements.

In addition, difficulties and delays associated with visa processing for Indian nationals have been a deterrent in the case of some destinations. Moreover, some tourism boards have not committed significant marketing budgets to India, believing erroneously, according to CAPA India, it to be a low-yield market.

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Goa is top destination as summer travel in India rises 40% in 2024: Hospitality industry sees uptick in demand

While goa remains the top beach destination of choice, mountain destinations like nainital, rishikesh, manali, mussoorie, and darjeeling are gaining traction for june trips..

Revenue of Indian Airport Operators to Top 15% – India Report

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May 20th, 2024 at 11:00 PM EDT

India's aviation industry is expanding to increase connectivity. The growth in passenger traffic will increase revenue sources for airport operators.

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The revenue of Indian airport operators is expected to increase by 15% to 17% in the 2024-25 financial year, according to credit rating agency ICRA. The agency added that the overall air passenger traffic in India in 2024-25 will grow by 8% to 11%, with 407 million to 418 million air passengers.

ICRA corporate ratings sector head Vinay Kumar G said that the recovery in the Indian airport passenger traffic is among the best compared to major global counterparts: “India accounted for 4.2% of the global passenger traffic in 2023.”

Stronger growth than global trend: Global passenger traffic in 2023 fell short of 2019 levels at 96%, Kumar said. But India airport passenger traffic hit 106%. Kumar attributed the rebound to strong economic growth and new routes.

Last month, credit ratings agency CRISIL said in its report that economic growth, more airports, and improved regional connectivity are boosting domestic passenger traffic. “On the international side, growing business travel and easing visa requirements and improving connectivity are significant positives,” said CRISIL Ratings director Ankit Hakhu. 

Factors affecting India’s strong revenue projection: According to ICRA, factors such as improvement in domestic and international passenger traffic, increase in tariffs at some of the major airports, and ramp-up in non-aeronautical revenues are going to drive growth in revenue for airport operators. 

This is in line with CRISIL’s report, which said that increase in passenger volumes will lead to an increase in aeronautical revenue, such as fees collected from passengers, airlines and cargo operators for use of infrastructure. Non-aeronautical revenue from sources such as advertising, retail, lounge and duty-free shops will also increase.

IHG Debuts Crowne Plaza Brand in Punjab

IHG Hotels and Resorts has announced the signing of Crowne Plaza Amritsar Airport. The 136-key hotel is scheduled to open in 2028, and it marks the brand’s entry into the state of Punjab. 

The hotel chain has plans to double its operational portfolio in India to 100 in the next five years. It has close to 50 hotels in its pipeline in the country. IHG’s growth in India is driven by midscale and upper midscale segments, which accounted for close to 70% of its hotel signings in 2023. 

Puneet Dhawan to Take Over as Head of Asia at Minor Hotels

Minor Hotels has appointed Puneet Dhawan as the Head of Asia, effective from July. Dhawan is joining the company from Accor, where he has worked for 25 years and currently holds the position of senior vice president of operations – India and South Asia. 

In his new role, Dhawan will be responsible for the performance of all properties of Minor Hotels in Asia. 

The announcement comes as the company is gearing up for growth in India and Asia. In a recent interview with Skift , Minor Hotels’ senior vice president for Middle East, Africa, and India Amir Golbarg shared that the company is aiming to open 50 properties in the country over the next decade. It is also set to debut its luxury Anantara brand later this year in Jaipur. 

South Africa Simplifying Visa Process for Indians

South Africa is working on simplifying the visa application process for Indians. The country’s minister of tourism Patricia de Lille has announced plans to expedite visa clearance and introduce an e-visa system specifically for Indian travelers. 

The country is also working on a proposal that would grant a visa waiver to Indian and Chinese passport holders for a period of up to 90 days, according to a Business Standard report . South Africa is also mulling allowing Indians the option to extend their visas while visiting the country. 

The African nation is hoping to welcome 100,000 Indians this year, up from 79,000 in 2023. With this, South Africa is one of the countries that are easing visa restrictions for Indian passport holders. Thailand has extended its visa waiver program for Indians till November this year, while Indians can visit Sri Lanka visa free till May 31. 

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