With a network of more than 450 independent luxury advisors, Travel Edge, the North American leader in luxury travel, released a report on its findings for travel trends in 2022. No doubt the pandemic can be blamed as the main culprit behind many of these changing trends in travel, with travelers attempting to regain moments lost over the last two years.
Travel Edge found travelers’ perception of private air travel drastically changed since the pandemic. The report discovered private aviation was the only sector of air travel to boom 2020–2022, increasing 35 percent. Several factors explain why this sector increased more than others, including safety, ease and the providing of a solution for extended, multigenerational friends and family trips in a post-pandemic world.
People’s concept of living also changed since 2020, and the pandemic altered travelers’ approach toward the speed of living. Travel Edge found slower and more immersive experiences in travel have grown in popularity. Not only are trips of 21 days or more more common, but travelers also seek more purposeful experiences during these trips. As a result, slow travel influences physical destination behaviors, something that might not have been previously considered. For instance, Travel Edge noticed more bookings at resorts like Amangiri in Utah, Desert Night Camp in Oman, and Amanjena in Morocco.
As the pandemic subsides, travelers also plan to return to their favorite urban destinations. Travel Edge noted major luxury hotels like Four Seasons saw a demand growth of 80 percent in 2022, a compounded annual growth rate of 4 percent from 2020, in cities like London, Paris and New York. While travelers would only spend four or five days on a trip to a city before 2020, 2022 sees travelers booking stays for weeks and even months in just one destination. Because of this, Travel Edge estimates the luxury hotel market will top $115 billion by 2025.
People’s refocusing of goals, from checking a destination off a bucket list to embarking on once-in-a-lifetime experiences, is another growing trend Travel Edge discovered. In Africa, Travel Edge insiders found a 45 percent spike in interest for safaris in Kenya since February 2022. In addition to an increased interest in gorilla treks in Rwanda, travel advisors report increasing interest in travel to Egypt, Australia and Japan.
Travel advisors have a busy year ahead, with reports indicating 47 percent of travelers are more likely to use a travel advisor when organizing travels, compared to pre-pandemic numbers. Additionally, travelers’ increased interest in cost-effective air travel providing comfort and space sees demand for premium cabins skyrocket. The demand increased so much, in fact, airlines have been forced to swap aircraft routes that, at one time, rarely demanded a premium service option. Routes to destinations like Mexico and the Caribbean have seen the bulk of this increase.
What type of travel are you planning in 2022? Do you find you fit into one of these trends? How has the pandemic affected your outlook on travel? Tell us your thoughts. Email us at [email protected]. Please include your full name and location.
Read This Next
Introducing
FX Excursions
FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.
#globility
Insta FeedDaily
Mar 28, 2024Athens’ National Museum of Contemporary Art Opens What if Women Ruled the World? Exhibition
National Museum of Contemporary Art Athens was founded in 1997 and is supervised and subsidized by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports. The museum began its operation in 2000, when it acquired the first artwork of its collection and the first temporary exhibition took place.
Sponsored Content
Why Buy Trip Cancellation Insurance?
Don’t risk losing all the money you’ve spent if you must cancel your trip at the last minute. Allianz Travel Insurance can give you:
Daily
Mar 28, 2024AmaWaterways Debuts Specialty Summer Cruises in Europe
AmaWaterways recently unveiled its lineup of experiences and exclusive offers for its 2024 Summer European river cruise season, and the list includes 20 Celebration of Wine Cruises, with two hosted by Samantha Brown and Chef Joanne Weir; and three Loyalty Appreciation Cruises.
March 2024
Mar 27, 2024Udaipur Unveiled: A Walking Tour in Rajasthan’s Most Romantic City Reveals Its Many Layers
Anyone who makes their way to Rajasthan in northern India has likely heard of Udaipur’s allure. The city revered for its lakes and marble palaces is considered by many who know not only the Indian subcontinent but the planet as a whole to be the most spectacularly romantic city on Earth.
Sponsored Content
Reconnecting the World: GBTA Convention 2023 Spotlights the Vital Role of Business Travel and In-Person Connection
In an increasingly digital and interconnected world, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention remains an indispensable platform for business travel industry professionals seeking to make the most of the power of face-to-face connections. Taking place August 13–15 in Dallas, the 2023 GBTA Convention provides the unique opportunity for professionals and companies to join visionaries, thought leaders and industry experts for meaningful networking, cutting-edge insights and inspiring innovation.
Daily
Mar 27, 2024Go Island Hopping in Spain with Meliá Hotels International
It’s time to start planning summer travel. Consider a chic island getaway off the coast of Spain. Spain’s Meliá Hotels International offers a collection of hotels throughout the islands that highlight the Spanish lifestyle.
Hotel Indigo La Paz Puerta Cortés Review
eFlyer Reviews
Mar 27, 2024Japan Airlines Purchases 32 Airbus, 10 Boeing
eFlyer News
Mar 27, 2024eFlyer Deals
Mar 27, 2024Relax by the Sea at Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club
Head to Miami Beach and book a stay at Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club. This oceanfront resort recently debuted its Relax by the Sea offer. Guests enjoy a two-night stay in a suite, K’Alma Spa Rosé eye patches, K’Alma Spa Rosé Dreams massage and a complimentary umbrella.
Sponsored Content
Share Your Travel Preferences with Global Traveler in a Short Survey & Win
Learning more about our readers’ travel habits and preferences ensures Global Traveler delivers the content you desire. As the travel industry has adapted and changed over the last few years, it’s more important than ever to connect. To best meet your short- and long-term travel content needs, please help us!
eFlyer Deals
Mar 27, 2024Celebrate the 3 Z Hotels San Francisco with Limited-Time Offer
Z Hotels SF, a collection of boutique properties in downtown San Francisco, launched a limited-time offer. Whether you opt to stay at Hotel Zelos, Hotel Zetta or Hotel Zeppelin, book The Best Things Comes in Threes offer and receive:
ShareThis