Expedia surveyed travel preferences by interviewing 25,000 consumers in 19 countries, including 63% responded that they might be looking for an unusual destination on their next trip. According to the head of the company responsible for air transport, many people want something different from crowded destinations. They want to get away from the world for a bit and are looking for places that many people have not yet discovered.
Another advantage of such vacations is that they are cheaper and satisfy the need for authentic experiences.
A survey conducted by Booking.com reached a similar conclusion, with more than 27,000 travelers from 33 countries interviewed and survey participants selected. 67% said they were looking for less crowded destinationswhere there is also the experience of discovery.
2022 was the “Year of the Goat,” the “Greatest Trips Ever,” when people spent big on trips, but now more “Jomo” triumphs, meaning “joy of loss.”That is, the joy of loss. These types of trips can reduce anxiety and stress and allow us to spend more quality time with our loved ones. Many people are interested in comfortable and equipped holiday homes for rent near beaches, mountains and lakes, with swimming pools, gardens and terraces with a view, which indicates the desire of travelers to spend a lot of time in the place of residence with family or friends, away from the hustle and bustle. – CNBC reports.
Airlines are also sensing this trend and are expanding to unusual new destinations with new flights. For example, United Airlines recently announced that it will launch flights to Senegal, Greenland and Mongolia.
According to Expedia data, the most searched cities are now Reims (France), Brescia (Italy), Cozumel (Mexico), Santa Barbara (USA), Waikato Region (New Zealand), Girona (Spain), Fukuoka (Japan), Abu Antelope. – Dzabi (United Arab Emirates), Krabi (Thailand), Canmore (Canada).
Booking.com has rounded up 10 less-obvious holiday destinations with a surprising increase in bookings compared to the previous year: Sanya (China), Trieste (Italy), João Pessoa (Brazil), Tromsø (Norway) and Willemstad (Curaçao). , Tignes (France), San Pedro de Atacama (Chile), Naha (Japan), Villajoyosa (Spain), Houston (USA).
A Business insider He was interested in the travel habits of wealthy people, so he asked a luxury travel consultant, who highlighted five factors related to their travel habits:
- Rich people are willing to pay large sums of money for comfort and time, so many of them rent a private plane or fly first class. If they are flying on a scheduled plane, they prefer private check-in terminals, where they can avoid long lines and crowds.
- Less popular destinations are prioritized, and privacy is key for wealthy clients. Instead of Rome and Florence, the expert recommends destinations such as Sardinia, Ticino or Costa Navarino.
- Private chauffeur service is a popular service, so you don't have to wait for a trip, professional drivers are reliable and punctual, and customers can travel in luxury. Here, they can comfortably make last-minute business calls and send final emails before relaxing as they exit the airport.
- Wealthier clients travel more often and usually only book shortly before departure, because although travel is usually cheaper if booked several months in advance, this is not a problem for them and they can remain more flexible because it is more difficult for them to travel. Planning too far in advance their schedule. Instead of going on vacation once a year, they prefer to travel several times, even for a weekend.
- Luxury travelers love special vacation experiences not available to the general public, such as an after-hours tour of the Vatican, a behind-the-scenes look with the chef at a Michelin-starred restaurant, or a private viewing of art collections.
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