Travel Trends
Just What Are The Trave By Robin O’Neal Smith Associate Editor https://RobinOnealSmith.com
Travel is alive and well again! Marriott International in the Caribbean and Latin America reports that travel is a priority, with 77% of respondents to a recent survey saying that travel will be a personal budget priority in 2024. This is excellent news for an industry that suffered during the pandemic. The following trends are expected to shape the travel industry and influence travelers’ choices in the upcoming year.
Health and Wellness
Wellness travel: The wellness travel industry has steadily grown in recent years and shows no signs of slowing down. As the importance of mental and physical health continues to gain recognition, wellness travel is becoming a top priority for many travelers. Kathryn Anderson, Health Coach and Blogger, shared, “I see Wellness Travel continuing to be a trend for 2024. As more people realize the importance of self-care and taking time for -6- | ExtendedWeekendGetaways ~ January 2024
themselves, they will seek out retreats and destinations that promote well-being. Travel will shift away from just ticking off destinations and move towards creating memories that nourish your soul. With this shift, vacations become about hitting the reset button. They become a way to recharge, destress, and find balance. After all, isn’t that what a vacation should be?”
to travel in 2024 is to rest and recharge.
According to new research from Hilton, travelers plan to relax and invest in their sleep. Regardless of their generation, the top reason people want
Digital Detox And Unplugged Vacations: In an increasingly digital world, travelers desire to disconnect and take a break from technology.
Nature Focused: “Nature-focused wellness offerings are gaining more popularity and are predicted to be a major trend for 2024,” stated Lindsey Steck Jackson from Pensacola. Forest bathing, sound baths, and cold plunges are becoming more popular.
