TRAVEL TRENDS
What do guests want travel experiences? W industry experts who the top trends that a travel and tourism to While coming to terms with the impact of the pandemic, the travel and tourism industry is also acquainting itself with a new wave of travellers. Expectations have altered and demands are now higher, as most industry experts point out. But what is it that guests truly want? Among new trends taking shape, experiential travel, eco-conscious breaks and wellness experiences that go beyond spas are leading the way. With travellers now becoming more aware of their choices than ever before, they are seeking experiences that transform them, are not detrimental to the environment and offer them the most value.
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ATM PREVIEW 2022
ECO-CONSCIOUS BREAKS Even before the pandemic, travellers were becoming more environmentally aware and conscious about the impact of their trips. With tourism contributing to global greenhouse gas emissions, more and more travellers are choosing eco-conscious breaks as a way to mitigate their role in the issue. And the industry has taken note. When Chris Nader cofounded ENVI Lodges, it was in response to the strong spotlight that the pandemic shone on the environmental impact of travel and tourism.
