Joanna James
With the global travel industry experiencing a slight boom in the aftermath of the pandemic, many travellers are beginning to make plans and provided below are some trends that can be expected.
The likelihood of globetrotters seeking authentic experiences in the form of excursions and activities will be greater now than ever before on the back of countries having removed travel restrictions in part or whole. Further, it is expected that such an attitude will encourage vacationers to immerse themselves in the nuances of a certain culture. As a result, traditional boundaries would be pushed back and tourists would be seen stepping out of their comfort zone and into the unknown so to speak. These can range from holidaying in remote regions and heading off to areas that few would dare venture to.
In a world dominated by social media and the digital industry, it is no mean task to schedule and actually enjoy a holiday in this present day and age. As is the tendency to show off to the world one’s whereabouts and journeys, it is hoped that this way of travel will be altered in a way where an increased amount of holidaymakers will begin ditching their electronic devices for the comfort of a private island escape, a trek through a rainforest or even a hike up a mountain. Worthy of mention is the fact that tourists are more prone to opt for a wellness retreat or a camping trip well away from the clutches of popular cities and their suburbs.
Wellness travel is proving to be a sought-after way to holiday and remain healthy and this trend is expected to gather momentum throughout 2023 and beyond. A recent online study revealed that more travellers are contemplating including meditation in their itinerary while a whopping 42% expressed a need for a ‘health hiatus’ in a way to address a range of health-related issues and other conditions such as menopause and pregnancies.
In reference to the aforementioned survey, it was found that 88% of participants entertained thoughts of engaging in vacations and outings that evoked fond memories of yesteryear while wanting to be in the company of those that mattered most to them. Overall, some of the thoughts expressed included taking a bus trip to reminisce about school times and visiting retro film locations in order to reinforce existing passions and hobbies. Also, what has contributed towards the average holidaymaker wanting a more family-centric travel experience can be attributed to the period of the pandemic which resulted in global travel coming to a shuddering halt. Therefore, the year 2023 will witness multi-generational vacations and reunions being planned out at the drop of a hat so to speak with people keen to make up for lost time.
While it isn’t foreign to usher in a sense of leisure even while on a business trip, the focus heading into 2023 and the months to come will largely revolve around leisure-based escapes with no distractions whatsoever. Although 51% of the study’s participants expected employers to shift attention to scheduling corporate retreats, a major chunk of people expressed a deep longing to avoid working when on a holiday in 2023. In conclusion, it is strongly felt these sentiments will influence even those wanting to book into a beach villa Maldives is known for such as those provided through Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives.
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