Going Beyond…

A whole new world out there is waiting to be experienced and explored. 2019-2020 and beyond will see some interesting developments emerging in the travel space. The word experiential tourism is predicted to be viewed with a whole new meaning. Its not just about exploring exotic destinations, like the Arctic and more, it is also about experiencing new frontiers for your senses like staying in underwater hotels, snow igloos stays and more. Space technology is getting all the more sophisticated.

Budget eco stays and glamping will thrive together. Ease of travel will be in demand. AI will make further inroads in the travel space

In 2019, NASA is scheduled to start the construction of Lunar space station, which means space tourism may soon be a reality in the near future. Wellness and therapeutic health holidays are predicted to increase in popularity. Food and gourmet tours, will get all the more refined and refreshed, wherein cuisine experiences will take people closer to the heart of the culture and ethos of a particular place. It will not only be restricted to the palate but cuisine will get people closer to cultures and crafts. Further, the discerning traveller, will slowly get to the roots, live with locals longer and enjoy their beverage in an estate or plantation, along with enjoying their refreshers in an upmarket lounge or cafe.

Travel for the youth would be more about studying beyond the books and feeling the destination in all its glory. The youth is predicted to save more to travel more. Education on the move, active and live, is predicted to be in demand in the future. The travellers of the future will also be more conscious of the places they visit with respect to the environmental, social, cultural, political scenarios of places they travel. Seeking life changing journeys will be the future calling. Refined and redefined, the travel space will be viewed with a brand new approach by the future tourists. Budget eco stays and glamping will thrive together.

Ease of travel will be in demand and the influence of technology will only increase in the travel sector. AI will make further inroads in the travel space and the consumers will demand services backed with AI. Shorter trips, weekend breaks will only get more attractive with time. Festival tourism will also get into the limelight, wherein people would like to partake and experience world famous festivals and events, be it the Hornbill festival in India, the Carnival in Brazil or similar. The earth is not enough, tourism is ready to take you to space. Your travel journey is your personal choice, be it via road, rail or the rocket, the call is yours.

REEMA LOKESH
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