TRAVEL TRENDS INSPIRING TRAVELLERS IN 2023 & 2024

It was recently revealed by the 2023 Global Travel Trends report by American Express Travel, that travellers are looking for unique and unforgettable experiences for their vacations.

This blog highlights the 4 leading travel trends.

SET-JETTING

Thanks to movies, TV shows and social networks, increasingly more people are inspired by iconic and popular places they have seen on the screen, like Italy, Paris, Yellowstone, and London.

A great example of this trend is the Spanish San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, a tourist icon of the Basque coast that since 2016 has suffered a brutal increase in tourists due to its appearance as “Dragonstone” in the popular series Game of Thrones.

FOOD DESTINATIONS

 Travellers choose their destinations based on the cuisine, whether it is visiting high-end restaurants, discovering local favourites or taking cooking classes to learn about the local culinary culture.

WELLBEING TRAVEL

Mental, physical, and emotional health is becoming not only a trend but also a priority for travellers.

Many are planning vacations that allow them to take care of themselves and recharge their batteries.

DISCOVERING HIDDEN GEMS:

Travellers are looking for authentic experiences beyond the traditional tourist spots, looking to discover hidden gems and support local communities.

TRAVEL TREND FINDINGS

The survey was carried out in several countries and the following interesting facts regarding the travel trends of this year were as follows:

• More than half of those surveyed plan to take more trips in 2023 than in 2022.
• 84% of Generation Z and Millennials would rather take a dream vacation than buy luxury items.
• 75% are inspired by social networks to plan their trips.
• 81% expect to try local gastronomy when travelling.
• 73% plan a vacation to improve their mental, physical, and emotional health.

Contents per tourism-review.com