Several new data, released at Virtuoso Travel Week, indicate that total sales and bookings for 2023 are exceeding 2022, and that early bookings for 2024 show no sign of slowing down. The world continues to travel and take different trips, as there are many new and innovative offers for luxury travelers, who are looking to make their trips unique and more meaningful than ever before.
This data also indicates that there are travel trends that will be dominant in 2024, which we monitor for you here.
Popular Destinations:
Statistics show that Paris, London and Florence are still the most popular destinations among tourists, but with temperatures rising due to climate change, many travelers may be looking to visit these destinations between September and October.
As for the summer of 2024, attention will turn to the cooler corners of Europe, such as the Alps and Scandinavia, where travel experts say that interest has increased in cities, such as: Copenhagen and its surrounding areas, as Sweden has always been a wonderful summer destination. At the same time, many people go to the Swiss Alps, because there are many summer activities there, such as: hiking and cycling. Experts also say that, after the number of travelers to Italy increased in 2022 and 2023, Japan has now become a favorite destination due to the Japanese art, culture and food scene. There are many things to do in it, from exploring the gardens in Kyoto and
Private trips on planes and yachts:
After social distancing prompted luxury travelers to adopt private options, there seems to be no turning back, as according to new data, high-net-worth travelers will move from one private experience to another, in villas, planes and yachts.
That is, when traveling by plane, private aviation will flourish for shorter domestic and international flights, while more passengers will move to first class for longer flights.
As for the biggest transformation that 2024 is heading for, it may be at sea, as yacht reservations for 2023 have increased by 79%, compared to 2019, especially in destinations designated for yachting in Croatia, Greece, Saint-Tropez and the Caribbean.
Science-focused expedition cruises:
Travel experts confirm that customers who travel a lot are looking for unique and immersive things, which makes them focus on exploratory cruises, as they will be full of surprises, as they allow them practical training, from studying rocks, to having various conversations about nature, unlike traditional trips.
Moreover, the latest generation of expedition ships are luxurious and comfortable, not the research ships of years past, with fine dining, spa amenities, and other services.
