What’s hot for 2023

2022 was officially the year that the world opened back up to travel. After nearly two years of being stuck on home turf, people took to the skies, seas and slopes to make up for lost time. 2023 is another year where you can do just that, whether you want to explore further afield than ever before or simply revisit one of your trusted old favourites.

This year, we’re expecting travellers to seek more from their trips. They’ll want to come away feeling good about themselves and having had a positive impact on the places they’ve visited. It’s also a year for exploration, having garnered inspiration from blockbuster movies, viral videos and binge-worthy TV series.

People are more willing to invest in themselves, heading to wellness-focused properties where the benefits last long beyond checkout.

Sustainability is now at the forefront of travellers’ minds, whether that’s simply paying to offset carbon emissions from their flight, or going ab ove and beyond to give back to the communities they visit, be that shopping with local vendors or engaging in responsible tourism.

What will be popular this year? Here’s a brief introduction to some of the travel trends we think will be in-demand in 2023.

Wellness & Sustainability

Happiness starts from within, and there’s no better place to refocus your mind, body and soul than at a retreat filled with soulnourishing activities, from yoga classes to reef conservation lessons.

The path less travelled

There’s something rather nice about going to a place where tourists are fewer but still welcomed; it feels like you’re really discovering a country before others are. Take the road less travelled and explore like a local!

Culture Capitals & TV-Inspired Destinations

TV series and films are having an influence on travellers - Netflix’s ‘Emily in Paris’ has resulted in an influx of Parisian getaway bookings, while others are wanting to flee to the sunshine of The White Lotus’ filming destinations. Looking for culture and Instagrammable moments? Capital city getaways such as New York, Bangkok and Istanbul are trending too.