Travel trends to look forward in 2024
When it comes to travel and tourism, certain trends have taken center stage over the years, especially after the world let its guard down against the COVID-19 pandemic. As we begin a new year, experts forecast certain travel trends that should be observed in 2024 and, if they continue to gain traction, even beyond that. The top ones are listed here.
Home swapping
A house swap, also called a home exchange, is a brief switch of residences. With all the conveniences of home and none of the expenses and fees associated with a hotel, it enables two individuals or families to enjoy a change of scenery. It's an inexpensive substitute for splurging on pricey hotels or Airbnbs, especially as travel expenses keep rising every year.
Skip-gen travel
Skip-gen travel, or "skipping" a generation is the term used to describe when grandparents take vacations with their grandchildren. Ever since the pandemic, people have become more inclined toward their kin, which is just like 2023, 2024 is all set for families traveling together. Experts note that in the UK, skip-generation safaris are starting to become popular already.
Astro tourism
Astrotourism is a type of experiential travel where visitors combine their love of discovering new, remote places with their interest in astronomy and the night sky. A growing number of wellness-focused hotels and spas are providing areas for visitors to look in the sky, spot comets, observe constellations, and find patterns in the sparkling spectacles of the cosmos.
AI-dependent travel
Travelers began experimenting with AI chatbots to get ideas for places to visit early last year, after OpenAI's ChatGPT shattered the record as the fastest-growing consumer app ever. Major travel booking platforms have begun incorporating AI chatbots into the booking process more recently. The focus of 2024 will be on AI's ambition to be your travel companion.
