The travel industry, particularly domestic travel, appears to be reviving. Road vacations, weekend breaks, and stay-cations have become popular options, especially for Indian vacationers. In 2022, five major themes emerged as major travel motivators, and one thing is certain: the future of travel is looking bright.
1.Family vacations are gaining popularity
People don’t want to miss a moment with the people they care about after missing weddings, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, vacations, and other key occasions for the past two years. Multigenerational family vacations are becoming more popular and connecting rooms are becoming increasingly popular among parents. Families looking to make up for missed time are snagging properties where everyone can live together.
2. Wellness vacations are gaining momentum
Self-care isn’t just a trendy term used in the wellness sector all of the time, it has become extremely significant to travellers. Everyone’s vacation unfolds in a different way. Yoga retreats are becoming increasingly popular. More spa and health facilities, as well as calming in-room sleep amenities, are being added to hotels in response to demand.
3. Domestic travel is still the most popular option.
Many people will continue to take trips closer to home using personal or rental cars rather than flying in the summer of 2022. It is also likely that road trips will outnumber aeroplane reservations until the end of the summer, with beach, city, and outdoor leisure destinations leading the list.
4. Beach vacations are always a YES!
Beaches have long been havens for relaxation, renewal, and repose, but perhaps never more so than now. Many people are yearning for warm sand and breaking waves after more than a year of stress and disturbance.This is fantastic news for destination marketers advertising beach resorts and other areas within driving distance of coastlines, especially with the predicted increase in road trips this summer.
5. Rise in sustainable tourism
Travellers and the general public are more aware of climate change, soil degradation, and natural resource conservation. Travellers will continue to prioritise sustainability as they strive to act responsibly while pursuing their enthusiasm for travelling. More people will be able to participate in activities organised by local organisations and form genuine bonds with people from different communities.
Though issues such as increased travel and gas prices are still keeping individuals at home or indecisive about summer holidays, COVID-19 is having less of an impact on travel plans. People think they need a change of scenery or company this summer more than anything else at this point in the pandemic, and they’re eager to splurge on a vacation.
