Redefining your Journeys

"The world is your oyster, not exploring it as much as possible is unfair"

The wish to discover its natural corners, experience rare encounters and create exclusive memories, grows every year among the travel enthusiasts. Travel connects us — to our planet, to its people, and ourselves. Every industry has trends and innovations, the tourism industry is no exception. Changing demographics, advances in technology, shifting social practices, all help give rise to important new tourism trends. While trends may come and go, some travel trends indicate the direction of the tourism industry as a whole, identifying and embracing these travel trends is essential to remain consistent in the future. 

Travelers are increasingly interested in trips that mean something, and for the long-term. Tourists want to experience luxury and a good life on their journey. Visitors want to sight-see places throughout the world lavishly. They prioritize their journeys’ impacts: on the planet, on destinations and local communities, and on themselves.

As we enter a new decade, we’ll see the travel industry respond to a more sustainable, challenging and technologically-advanced traveler, through the development of products, services, and functions that make it easier for everyone to experience the world. The start of a new decade provides the perfect opportunity for travelers to switch up how they see the world and embrace new travel trends.

Adventure trips

Life itself is an adventure that gives us twists and turns. But what if we actually have an adventure trip that gives the real thrill and takes into a whole new world of excitement? Adventure getaways are the latest in terms of experiential holidays – whether you’re traveling with your partner or a group of friends, whether it’s a surf and swimming retreat or a hike and nightclub scene you’re after.

Travelers are becoming more willing to include several, varying activities in one holiday rather than dedicate their annual leave to one activity alone. For a unique and insightful vacation, travelers go for thrilling actions and embrace their personal tastes as they make them feel joyous.

If adrenaline rush and a sense of satisfaction are all you require at the end of a trip, then an adventure trip is all you need to plan for your next outing with friends. 

Solo trips 

Solo travel and solo holidays have become a hot topic. Enjoying a solo trip is no longer so unusual and tourist trends increasingly reflect this. The needs of solo travelers are different. Some simply want to travel without the distraction of a companion. Others are young singles looking for social activities or to find a partner. These tourism trends are set to grow and grow. 

Taking a solo trip can be scary and terrifying. Having someone to travel with you feels like a safety net, so when you decide to go on your own, that safety net disappears. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can find other ways to feel comfortable and enjoy traveling solo. Traveling solo is one of the best ways to challenge yourself and get more out of trips! When you travel alone, you get to choose when and how! Walking and hiking alone is a great way to meet the locals, take your time and chat easily with other people. You meet lots of people along the way and build meaningful connections! It makes you more approachable, and you’re more likely to approach others.  It gives you the independence to set your own pace, without the hassle of working out routes or planning accommodation.

Traveling by yourself teaches you how to rely on yourself, which builds confidence and shows you that you’re stronger than you thought you were.

Eco-friendly trips

Eco travel reflects a growing concern among today’s travelers for friendly and sustainable tourism options. More and more people are becoming conscious of their environment, which is why eco-tourism is on the rise. Most of the tourists consider sustainable tourism an important aspect while deciding on their holiday bookings. People specifically requesting ecolodges. Green energy production, proper recycling, and procurement of locally grown, organic food is high on travelers’ wish lists. Social issues gain importance while choosing the travel destination for most travelers. Whether it is controlling the use of one-use plastic, waste management to preserving heritage, LGBT-welcoming places and more, sustainable tourism includes a broad range of various concerns. 

Today’s customers are more ecologically conscious than ever and current trends reflect that. The knowledge that they’re contributing to something sustainable or beneficial is important.

Transformational trips

Some journeys change lives. Travelers want their experiences to be life-changing, and it's leading to a new era of 'transformational travel.' Transformational travel is the new "experiential travel." Transformational travel is intentionally traveling to stretch, learn and grow into new ways of being and engaging with the world. It shifts perspectives, unleashes imagination, inspires understanding and develops compassion, which in turn promises peace and help travelers become better versions of themselves. Transformational travel is traveling with the goal of learning, growing, and engaging with the world to a deeper, more emotional level. Transformational travel is more than just a feeling or a moment. It is more than that glow of happiness and wonder that comes from a special experience and connection. It encourages travelers to reconnect with nature and with themselves.

Transformational travel is any travel experience that empowers people to make meaningful, lasting changes in their life. Ultimately, it's a new philosophy on travel that connects travelers to their truest self and to others, cultivating a sense of purpose and belonging.

Wellness trips

Traveling for your physical or mental health isn’t a new concept, but it might have you thinking about enforced exercise, strict diets, or engaging in activities you’re just not interested in. Wellness travel is all about; reenergizing, rejuvenating and finding balance. It promotes your health and wellbeing, both physical and mental, through activities that you do during your trip. The goal is, check out feeling healthier and better than when you checked in!  It offers programs that are specifically designed to promote personal transformation and are more focused not just on the body and the mind but also on the mental and spiritual benefits of reconnecting with nature. It imparts new opportunities to focus on health, recharge the body and nourish the mind. It is about jumpstarting or maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Stress reduction and overall physical and mental wellbeing are what’s important, and any weight loss benefits are a bonus! 

Wellness travel is a vacation that focuses on putting you first, and it’ll help you to come back feeling refreshed and in a better frame of mind.

Ancestral travels 

Ancestral Travel is a very different and often emotional type of travel experience. It takes you on an exciting journey back in time. Discovering your roots can take you to very exciting places far from home. For many, it is a trip of a lifetime that nurtures a deeper connection to who you are and where you come from. It leaves you with a deeper understanding of your family’s story, and a new emotional connection to the past. It will change you.

Exploring the land of your roots adds an appealing element to your travels. Even if you don’t have specifics about the where and when of your family’s origins, you’ll still feel belongingness like never before. Trace your roots, then hop a plane to see where your ancestors once called home.

Micro trips

The term “micro travel” describes a certain kind of trip taken by people who crave smaller, more focused experiences when they travel. Micro travel trips are short, expertly planned weekend getaways that focus on maximizing the amount of time you spend experiencing the things you love. More often, it allows people to travel without concerns about work or home. They are for the people who are ready to throw themselves into a short-haul destination and make the most of every hour. It maximizes destination time, minimize wasted time and cut down on expenses.

Micro-vacations allow anyone, even the most time-strapped, to get out and see the world. These shorter vacations can often be a better fit for our modern fast-paced lifestyles.