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Travel’s Theme for 2022? ‘Go Big’

With Omicron cases ebbing, the industry is looking for a significant rebound in spring and summer. Here’s what to expect, in the air, at the rental car counter and beyond.

By The New York Times

As governments across the world loosen coronavirus restrictions and shift their approach to accepting Covid-19 as a manageable part of everyday life, the travel industry is growing hopeful that this will be the year that travel comes roaring back.

Travel agents and operators have reported a significant increase in bookings in recent weeks for the upcoming spring and summer seasons. The World Travel & Tourism Council (W.T.T.C.), which represents the global travel and tourism industry, projects that travel and tourism in the United States will reach prepandemic levels in 2022, contributing nearly $2 trillion to the U.S. economy. The council also anticipates outbound travel from the United States will increase; it projects bookings over the Easter holiday period to be up by 130 percent over last year.

“Our latest forecast shows the recovery significantly picking up this year as infection rates subside and travelers continue benefiting from the protection offered by the vaccine and boosters,” said Julia Simpson, the president and chief executive officer of the W.T.T.C. “As travel restrictions ease and consumer confidence returns, we expect a welcome release of pent-up travel and demand.”

While uncertainty remains over the course of the pandemic and government policies on mask mandates and testing requirements for travel, the industry is seeing a strong desire among travelers to take big bucket list trips this year, particularly to far-flung international destinations and European cities.

“Travel is no longer just about ‘going somewhere,’” said Christie Hudson, a senior public relations manager for Expedia. “Coming out of such a long period of constraints and limitations, 2022 will be the year we wring every bit of richness and meaning out of our experiences.”

Here are some of the trends you can expect to see.

Air Travel: Fewer restrictions, but for now the masks stay on

Flying in 2022 looks poised to be much like flying in 2021: reminiscent of prepandemic normal at times, infuriating at others. A primary difference is that there will be more people on planes and in airports — 150 percent as many passengers are expected to fly this year as did last year, according to The International Air Transport Association , which represents nearly 300 airlines.

In terms of where you can fly, you’ll have more options than last year. Destinations that have long been closed to most travelers, including Australia, the Philippines and Bali, have started reopening. Airlines have been gradually adding back old routes and expanding with new ones. In the spring, American Airlines, for example, plans to add six new routes from Boston. JetBlue will soon fly direct from New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kansas City and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, among other locations.

You’ll still need to check the latest entry requirements before flying internationally. There are currently more than 100,000 health and travel restrictions in place, according to Meghan Benton , a research director at the Migration Policy Institute, which tracks them. Though that’s around the same number as a year ago, she noted, there has been a move away from quarantines and outright bans of nonessential visitors toward vaccination and testing requirements. Recently, a growing number of destinations, including Britain, have also reconsidered the merits of entry testing.

That flight for a summer getaway could cost less than it did before the pandemic. Fares are down 18 percent from 2019, according to Airlines for America, which represents seven major airlines. In January, the cost of international airfares purchased hit an all-time low since Hopper, a booking app, began tracking them in 2014. Predicting whether, when and where they will rise is harder than it was before the pandemic, however, as new variants, evolving health threats, travel restrictions and pandemic psychology have upended traditional pricing patterns. Fortunately, most airlines are continuing to waive flight change fees on all but basic economy flights, said Brett Snyder, the founder of Cranky Flier , an airline industry site.

When flying in the United States, everyone will need to wear a mask until at least late March. That’s when the federal mask mandate is set to expire. It has been extended before and could be extended again. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the White House’s chief medical adviser, is among those who have said that masks on planes should be here to stay. Gary Leff, who writes about air travel for View from the Wing, a site focused on air travel, said he agrees with the betting markets , which predict that the mask mandate will go away by the November midterm elections. Regardless, there will be more alcohol in the air. On Feb. 16, Southwest will serve drinks for the first time in two years. — Heather Murphy

Lodging: Hotels fight back, sometimes with robots

This may be the year travelers return to hotels. In a report for the American Hotel & Lodging Association, Oxford Economics, an economic forecasting company, expects total bookings to nearly equal 2019 stays, though a significant source of revenue — more than roughly $48 billion spent before the pandemic on food and drink, meeting spaces and more — will largely remain missing, given the continued slump in business meetings and group events.

Leisure travelers have kept the industry afloat and in certain areas — especially mountain and coastal destinations — vacation business is booming. With record demand, rates rose at escapist resorts like the Chebeague Island Inn in Maine even in the traditional off-season months.

Now, corporate lodging specialists like Level Hotels & Furnished Suites , which has high-rise apartments in four cities including Seattle, are going after leisure travelers, touting amenities like fitness centers. And why not? During the pandemic, many travelers discovered the privacy offered by rental residences. According to AirDNA , which analyzes the short-term rental market, vacation home bookings were up between 30 and 60 percent in small cities and resort destinations compared to 2019, though big-city rentals are down about 25 percent.

Urban hotels hope to compete for digital nomads by adding stylish extended-stay properties, social attractions and better work spaces. Denver’s Catbird hotel offers ergonomic studios with kitchenettes, plus a rooftop bar and rental gear, including scooters, ukuleles and air fryers. The Hoxton chain’s Working From co-working spaces are attached to its hotels in Chicago and London.

Adapting to lean times, many hotels have outsourced operations beyond laundry and landscaping, into food and recreational services. The new app-based service Breeze works with hotels to provide room service either from on-site restaurants or neighboring ones.

The pandemic has also hastened the adoption of automation in hotels — such as keyless check-in, digital staff communication and room delivery by robots — as a cost-effective response to the labor shortage.

“High tech is the new high touch,” said Chekitan Dev, the Singapore Tourism Distinguished Professor of marketing and management at Cornell University’s hotel school.

Hotel sustainability initiatives look to go further than “towel-washing optional” offers.

Hilton plans to introduce what it says is the country’s first net-zero hotel this year with the solar-powered Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection in New Haven, Conn. SCP Hotels , which operates seven hotels around the country, aims to go zero-waste in 2022.

The industry’s focus on leisure travelers may inspire new diversions. A hotel that can no longer afford to employ 50 servers in its events department might use the space to hold a yoga class or a talk by a local designer, according to Vikram Singh, an independent hotel consultant. “These are the experiences people remember more than whether the pillow was soft,” he said. — Elaine Glusac

Rental Cars: Still pricey, and hard to get

This time last year, Jonathan Weinberg, the founder and chief executive of AutoSlash , an online service that makes and tracks discount car rentals, noticed that rental vehicles were unexpectedly scarce and overpriced for the mid-February Presidents’ Day break, an early indication of the post-vaccine travel rebound.

In 2022, it’s looking worse. A Feb. 1 search in Phoenix for the upcoming holiday weekend showed all the major car rental companies were sold out and just two smaller agencies, Sixt and Nu, had cars, starting at $130 a day, more than twice what they might have been prepandemic.

“Even last year, we didn’t see inventory this tight until a week or so out,” Mr. Weinberg said.

It’s possible that consumers have heeded the advice to book cars early after last year’s shortages. But rental agencies still haven’t been able to expand their fleets — thanks largely to slowdowns in automotive manufacturing — and the anticipated return of travel after Omicron suggests more car trouble ahead.

“It doesn’t look like it’s going to improve at all in the next year,” said Mike Taylor, the senior travel analyst at J.D. Power, a market research company, noting that in addition to higher prices, renters may be getting older cars with high mileage.

According to the travel search engine Kayak , rental car rates last summer peaked in July at a national average of $119 a day. Currently, the national average is about $66, or 27 percent higher than last year at this time, and a 41 percent increase over 2019 for the same period. Searches have more than doubled compared to this time last year.

“Road-tripping is a more predictable way of travel these days, where you can avoid crowds and unexpected delays,” said Matt Clarke, the vice president of North American marketing for Kayak, which recently added search results from companies like Kyte , a car rental company that delivers cars to consumers, and Turo , a car-sharing site.

Such alternatives may have benefited from the rental car crunch. In the first nine months of 2021, revenue at Turo grew more than 200 percent, compared to the same period in 2020, according to a recent filing to go public.

“For many travelers, Turo was the least crazy option from a price standpoint,” said Turo’s chief executive Andre Haddad.

For now, car-sharing sites are better bets for finding electric vehicles, although Hertz announced in the fall that it would have 100,000 E. V.s by the end of this year. At Turo, E.V. listings have grown from about 200 in 2014 to more than 27,000 in 2021.

“We’re already seeing activity for March and April, and that is not normal,” said Ryan Hagler, a Maui resident who uses Turo to rent 10 vehicles, including six Teslas, which start around $80 a day. “I’m assuming it’s going to be pretty busy this year.” — Elaine Glusac

Destinations: Cities are back

This March, Virginia Devlin of Chicago is headed to New York City with her daughter, a musical theater student, to celebrate two years’ worth of missed birthday trips. They’ll see Broadway shows and visit Chinatown for dim sum. Tracy Lippes, of Short Hills, N.J., is ready to go to Paris. “I can’t wait to stay in a beautiful hotel, shop, visit museums and eat at great restaurants,” Ms. Lippes said of her March trip. Greg Siskind, an immigration attorney in Memphis, is thrilled to have an in-person conference in London next month, and plans to arrive a few days early to enjoy the city with his adult daughters.

Yes, city travel is back. After more than two years of avoiding urban centers, travelers are eager to return to their favorite metropolis and swan dive into the sights, bites and sounds of a city that is not their own.

“It was a lift to everyone when the U.K. dumped Covid mandates on Jan. 26,” said Henley Vazquez, a co-founder of FORA, a travel agency in New York City . “Bookings are spiking for classic European destinations, particularly Paris and London. Clients want to reconnect with special hotels and restaurants and simply bask in the culture.”

In the United States, Shawna Owen, the president of Huffman Travel , a Chicago-based agency that specializes in luxury and family travel, is planning long weekend trips to New York City. “New York is buzzing again and clients are excited to dine at hot spots and enjoy the city’s dynamism.”

Underscoring the New York-is-back trend, the travel booking site Skyscanner reports that New York City is its top booked domestic destination so far in 2022 and the online travel agency Expedia has had a 13 percent increase in searches for New York City.

As for Europe, Paris and London are the top searched international destinations on Scott’s Cheap Flights , a service that tracks flight deals. Hotel searches on Expedia jumped 62 percent for London and 51 percent for Paris since Jan. 1, and the mobile app Hopper reports that London and Paris clock in as two of the most searched international destinations for spring 2022.

With restrictions easing, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts reported an 80 percent increase in its bookings in Paris, London and New York from December to Jan. 16.

In London, the luxury travel outfit, Noteworthy , has seen bookings of its private tours to iconic British sites increase 145 percent in February over the same time in 2021. “ The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has definitely been a tourist draw,” said Nicola Butler, the company’s owner and managing director. — Amy Tara Koch

Resorts: All-inclusives, beyond the beach

A new breed of domestic resort is pioneering an almost all-inclusive model, taking the guesswork out of where to eat and what to do. Why “almost?” These properties don’t include alcoholic beverages in their nightly rate, and, perhaps fittingly, boast enviable wine and spirits collections. A major catalyst for the trend: pandemic-scarred travelers wary of leaving the grounds of a resort once they arrive, according to Erina Pindar, the managing director of SmartFlyer , a luxury travel agency. “The almost all-inclusive is incredibly popular,” she said, “we expect demand to continue to be strong.”

Hotels.com reports that searches for this type of resort have increased significantly compared with the same time frame in 2019. “After the stress of the last few years,” said Mel Dohmen, a Hotels.com spokeswoman, “travelers are looking for stays where they can be doted on.”

“Our clients see these resorts as a hassle-free option,” said Jennifer Doncsecz, president of the travel agency V.I.P. Vacations .

The San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, Calif., long beloved by luminaries like Winston Churchill and Vivien Leigh, pivoted to an almost-all inclusive model in 2020. In addition to folding the cost of meals into the nightly rate, which starts at $2,495, it did away with extraneous charges like resort fees and parking. “We figured, with all the charges we’ve gotten rid of, what are people going to spend money on? Wine,” said Ian Williams, the Ranch’s general manager. “We’ve had no complaints. This past year has been our busiest ever.”

Given the complications caused by the pandemic, Mr. Williams and his team sought to streamline the travel process. “We want guests to check out and spend their trip home talking about what an amazing vacation they had,” he said, “not some miscellaneous charge on their bill.”

Beachside buffets and watered down margaritas might rule at the traditional all-inclusive; not at the Ranch. “Every guest, if they want the Wagyu for dinner, fine,” said Mr. Williams. “Caviar? Great. Maine lobster? No problem.”

When High Hampton , a Cashiers, N.C., resort that dates back to 1933, remodeled in 2020, it folded breakfast and dinner into its nightly rate, which starts at $595, “because it removes that pressure of where to dine next,” said Scott Greene, the resort’s general manager. (The amber-lit, oak-paneled dining room is always the right answer.)

The same logic has long been in place at Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain , two resorts in Walland, Tenn. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the nightly rate — $845 and up at the Farm, $1,395 and up at the Mountain —- along with all the snacks in the minibar. “We’re exceeding prepandemic occupancy,” said Matt Alexander, Blackberry’s president. SmartFlyer saw a 327-percent increase in revenue from bookings at the two properties in 2021 as compared to 2019. — Sheila Yasmin Marikar

Wellness: Sexual healing

Sexual wellness is one of the fastest growing corners of the global wellness industry, with travel increasingly part of the experience. More hotel brands and relationship therapists are offering couples retreats and beachfront sessions with intimacy coaches and guided anatomical explorations to meet the needs of travelers seeking greater couple satisfaction and personal pleasure.

“People still have stigma around couples therapy and coming to therapy, but nobody ever had a problem going on vacation,” said Marissa Nelson, a sex therapist who runs retreats in Barbados, Hawaii, St. Lucia and Washington, D.C., through her company IntimacyMoons (seven days in St. Lucia starts at $7,500). She also offers virtual sessions; even when retreats were shut down in 2020, she noticed couples were traveling — to Airbnbs or on road trips — before logging on to work with her.

Travel is a powerful tool for unlocking intimacy, said Shlomo Slatkin, a rabbi and certified relationship therapist. His company, The Marriage Restoration Project , focuses on married couples. In the past year, in response to a growing demand to combine therapy and travel, he has introduced his first destination retreats — which cost between $4,000 and $5,000 and take place in Costa Rica, Mexico and Miami.

“Going away is really powerful, because changing the relationship requires a paradigm shift,” he said. “The lockdowns brought out a lot of maintenance issues in relationships that need to be addressed.”

Tara Skubella, a tantric guide, works with both couples and single women. Tantra, a spiritual philosophy with roots in medieval India, includes practices like tantric sex, and Ms. Skubella offers services, including chakra work, which focuses on energy points in the body. Her retreats in Costa Rica and Colorado (starting at $499) have been mostly sold out since 2020, she said.

“It seems very aligned to Covid and breaking out of isolation,” she said. “Society is realizing tantra isn’t only about sex, but about inner connection and healing.”

In March, the hotelier St. Regis will launch a retreat with the sex coach Bibi Brzozka on intimacy, conscious sexuality and emotional awareness at the St. Regis Punta Mita Resort in Mexico ($2,680). In April, Six Senses Ibiza will host Pleasure Principles — Journey of Women’s Sexual Wellness , a six-night stay focusing on female sexual empowerment ($4,500). They are the first sexuality-focused retreats for both brands. — Debra Kamin

Family Travel: Going on the edu-vacation

After two years of quarantines and classroom closures, millions of children across the country have fallen behind in class . And parents, eager for lesson plans that can supplement learning, are now seeking experiences with an educational bent when they travel.

“Previously, families didn’t ask in advance about what educational activities are available at the resorts. Now they do,” said Chitra Stern, founder and chief executive of the family-friendly Martinhal resorts in Portugal. Nearly half of her new bookings, Ms. Stern said, now include questions about on-site educational opportunities for children. Last year, the luxury resorts began partnering with the United Lisbon International School to offer a two-week educational summer camp for its younger guests at Martinhal Lisbon. Courses, which are available for children ages 3 to 17, begin at 440 euros (around $500).

After a pandemic dip, enrollments are on the rise for family-learning itineraries with the tour operator Road Scholar , which produces educational travel programs for all ages. Options for children and their caregivers, which start at $699 per adult and $449 per child, include combining history and geography with spotting grizzlies in the Canadian Rockies , or learning French while taking a scavenger hunt through Paris’s Louvre .

And noting an uptick in children road tripping with their parents, the Colorado Tourism Office last summer launched Schoolcations , a series of free itineraries based on Colorado road trips and designed for grades K-5.

There are also more opportunities to learn back at the hotel. Family Coppola Hideaways — a group of retreats owned by the film director Francis Ford Coppola — now offers the Coppola Curriculum at its properties in Belize and Guatemala. Half-day lessons cost $150 per day for children and include courses in science (like counting bird species) and art (like local textile looming). In Florida, Isla Bella Beach Resort and Oceans Edge Resort & Marina now partner with Marine Science Camp for classes with marine scientists, geared to elementary school children (free for hotel guests). In California, attendance at the Artisans in Residence program at Carmel Valley Ranch — taught in the apiary, organic garden and goat creamery, and starting at $85 for adults and $65 for children — has doubled.

For some, a desire for extra credit also means going for an extra splurge. At the luxury travel agency Black Tomato , bucket-list family travel now accounts for 55 percent of bookings, with the majority of requests falling into what the company defines as BFG travel: Big Family Get-Togethers. So the company has rolled out a family-focused education track, Field Trip , which begins at around $5,800 per person; courses include a physics lesson at the CERN laboratory in Switzerland and a social studies-focused hike through Bhutan’s Gangtey Valley to meet a revered monk.

“Thematically, for 2022 family bookings, it’s all about intrepid adventure mixed with cultural immersion, ecological outdoor experiences, intrepid luxury hotels and even pop-up glamping setups — definitely bucket-list and remote,” said Tom Marchant, Black Tomato’s owner and co-founder. — Debra Kamin

Cruises: Smaller boats and luxury destinations

After two years of devastating losses and a tentative restart last June, the cruise industry has faced a challenging start to 2022, as the highly transmissible Omicron variant of the coronavirus caused cases to surge onboard ships, forcing some cruise lines to cancel voyages and change itineraries.

But demand for future cruises is still high, especially among dedicated cruise fans. A recent survey on cruiser sentiment by the online review site Cruise Critic found that 52 percent of the 6,400 cruisers surveyed were currently looking to book a cruise, with 40 percent hoping to set sail in the next six months.

A 2022 report on the outlook for the industry, published in January by the Cruise Lines International Association, the industry’s trade group, highlighted how major companies are bouncing back from the pandemic despite recent hurdles.

More than 75 percent of CLIA member ships have returned to service, with 100 percent expected to restart operations by August 2022. Additionally, 16 new cruise ships from major lines like Carnival, MSC, Royal Caribbean and Disney will launch in 2022.

One of the biggest cruise trends for 2022 is luxury expedition voyages, appealing to a growing number of travelers throughout the pandemic because they typically sail on smaller ships and steer away from crowded destinations.

“The itineraries vary pretty significantly from those of the larger, more mainstream lines,” said Colleen McDaniel, the editor in chief of Cruise Critic. “Due to their size, luxury ships are able to sail to more remote destinations — so even if you’re sailing in the Caribbean, your ports of call will likely be further removed from the masses, and likely somewhere you might have never been before.”

Smaller river and expedition cruises are also expected to become more popular this year as cruisers seek out big bucket-list destinations and more sustainable ways to travel. Responding to the demand, Hurtigruten, a Norwegian line that specializes in expedition cruises, has added new itineraries to its Galápagos Islands excursions, offering a range of small-ship carbon-neutral expedition sailings that will cover the full span of the remote 19-island archipelago.

“A very positive trend we’ve seen throughout the pandemic is that travelers are increasingly eco-conscious; meaning they do their homework on brands, including cruise ships, to make sure they align with their personal values.” said Daniel Skjeldam, the chief executive of Hurtigruten Group.

The company is also expanding its grand expedition cruise program, offering three unique cruises from the North to South Pole after the success of two similar sold-out sailings scheduled for the fall. The itineraries include destinations like Alaska, Iceland, Greenland, the Northwest Passage sea route, South America and Antarctica.

“After having been isolated for two years, people really want to do something they really can look forward to,” Mr. Skjeldam said. “Something perhaps more active and interesting than their normal prepandemic holiday.” — Ceylan Yeginsu

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Experts Predict the 6 Biggest Travel Trends for 2022

Industry insiders share their thoughts on the way luxury travel will evolve and adapt in the new year.

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Top travel industry insiders Brandon Berkson of Hotels Above Par and the newly launched HAP Concierge and travel photographer Ana Linares of @ananewyork , as well as the teams at luxury travel agency Essentialist , and luxury tour operators Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold have shared with us what they are anticipating in the year to come in terms of travel. Their brilliant insights will not only inspire a wealth of glamorous getaways but will also inspire us to be more mindful about the way we travel from sustainable, ethical, and locally minded perspectives that will reimagine the way we plan weekend road trips and long-term summer vacations for the better come 2022.

The Glamorous Return of Train Travel

"Travel in itself has become such a production that many travelers have turned to discover their own towns, nearby attractions and local destinations more than ever, which leads me to believe that traveling via train will be trending," says Linares. "There’s been a huge increase in this area of transportation, especially in Europe. The idea of traveling by train has been adapted by hotel brands like Belmond, which has increased its routes in the glamorous Orient Express." Belmond recently teamed up with legendary film director Wes Anderson to redesign a carriage on Belmond's British Pullman , shown here, merging yesteryear glamour with modern amenities.

Luxury Gold reports a 17% increase in demand for tours that include five-star rail journeys and anticipates luxury train transport to become a popular pastime for discerning travelers in 2022. Its most popular rail itineraries for the upcoming year are Ultimate Italy with the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and the Majesty of the Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer Gold Leaf Service , showing that there is interest domestically as well as in Europe.

Luxury trains offer some key amenities that have made air travel more difficult and less appealing since spring 2020. Private traincars, more personalized service, better dining options, and skipping out on hectic airport lines are sure to bolster the trend of traveling by train in 2022.

A Travel Advisor is a Globetrotter's Best Friend

2021 proved to be the year of the travel advisor , and our experts anticipate that working with a travel agent will become a necessity for planning vacations of all kinds moving forward. Even if you're returning to a beloved destination, like Paris— one of our own top destinations for 2022 , a travel advisor can help you experience a place in a whole new way. Plus, there has been an array of exciting new hotel, restaurant, and other attractions opening since spring 2020, such as Cheval Blanc Paris (shown here), and an advisor can curate a list of new experiences for you to bring some excitement to your trusty annual itinerary if you don't want to deviate from tradition completely.

"There’s no better source to help you plan a trip and navigate the ever-changing restrictions and guidelines that come with traveling internationally," says Berkson. "Our hip travel agency, HAP Concierge, does everything for you, from flights to hotels to destinations, so you can be assured you're in compliance and not surprised by any pandemic-related travel obstacles that come your way."

Even when the ever-changing quarantine guidelines and varying testing requirements no longer feel overwhelming, working with the right travel agent will ensure that your trip is hassle-free and full of experiences you may not have come across from your own research, so that you're getting exactly what you need out of your vacation, whether it's a Mediterranean escapade or a long weekend in a new-to-you state.

Supporting Local

As many of us have taken greater efforts to support our favorite neighborhood businesses in light of the pandemic, Berkson predicts that will also translate to the way we travel and the kind of experiences we are looking to have away from our hometowns.

"I believe more and more people will continue to look into supporting boutique-style, locally owned businesses when they travel, from hotels to tour operators," says Berkson. "The pandemic devastated the tourism industry—many Americans are aware of that and want to do their best to help. Before the pandemic, there was a big trend surrounding voluntourism and giving back to the place you’re visiting; now, that trend is starting to resurface with a different head: supporting locally owned businesses and boutique hotels in that destination where you're vacationing."

You're likely to get the most out of your stay, whether you're visiting a city for the first time or go each year, by branching out with a luxury boutique hotel property as it likely offers one-of-a-kind experiences and insights that you wouldn't be able to have on your own.

Berkson loves San Miguel de Allende in particular for its unrivaled boutique hotel scene. Some favorites are Hotel Matilda (shown here) and Casa Hoyos.

Celebrating Life's Most Important Moments with Travel

The team at Essentialist has seen a rise in requests for honeymoons, big birthday destination trips, and friends or family gatherings among members for the new year. This also means that they are seeing a rise in bucket list trips and nostalgic vacations alike depending on the type of celebratory experience members are looking for.

After missing out on multiple birthday celebrations over the last two years, many are going all out with glamorous getaways, and delayed honeymoons are anticipated to be more luxurious than ever after a season of extended engagements and micro-weddings. We especially love the idea that family reunions may be getting some much-needed elevation to become trips we can be excited about investing in—no matching shirts allowed.

The team reports that destinations such as London, Paris , Italy, and top Caribbean islands will be hot spots for members who are looking to return to locales they've missed since the pandemic first hit that will offer comfort, familiarity, and fond memories of life before 2020. For other travelers, booking trips of a lifetime will hopefully quench the wanderlust that many experienced after nearly two years of reduced travel—particularly abroad—and the extra savings are leading to more members planning unforgettable itineraries around the world.

Prioritizing Wellness

Just as the pandemic travel tides seemed to be shifting in favor of city escapes over national parks earlier this fall, many travel companies and hotel brands alike have reported a shift back to nature-centric experiences, from The Hawaiian Islands to Bozeman, Montana and even more remote parts of Japan. Whether your idea of wellness is spa treatments and pilates or fly fishing and quiet nights by the fire, much of the year's travel will be centered around destinations and itineraries that rejuvenate, de-stress, and help us to connect with nature as the times continue to feel unprecedented.

The Essentialist team also noted that the prioritization of wellness in 2022 travel plans has people interested in "self-improvement and a focus on more meaningful, intentional travel for the new year." The team says both wellness retreats and destinations that offer unique wellness experiences will be big for 2022. Linares says that travelers will be looking to visit destinations that make them pause and be truly present, offer unforgettable experiences, and connect more with the location they are visiting through a lens of sustainability. Just as we will be seeking wellness in our vacation, we will also want to seek the well-being of the destination and its locals.

Making Each Trip Meaningful

"There is a new concept of travel that emerged during the pandemic called 'travel less, travel better' which resonated with the way I took on travel starting in 2021 when I had my first photoshoot abroad," says Linares. "I saw a shift on the way I approached that first trip. I remember ensuring I was making the best of my time and that it was more meaningful than before. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you will travel less but when you do, make it meaningful."

Essentialist and Insight Vacations shared that longer trips are a trending concept for luxury travel in 2022 as people want to spend more time exploring one destination and don't want to have to deal with crossing multiple borders with varying restrictions. Insight Vacations has seen a 10% increase in bookings on tours that are two weeks or longer.

While Italy is the most popular destination for single-destination trips in 2022 for Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold, the brands have noticed a 40% increase for domestic travel in the U.S. as well as a 15% increase in single-destination bookings for Portugal, Ireland, Iceland, and Turkey compared to 2019.

Join us for a VERANDA Field Trip in 2022, where we will be exploring parts of the U.S. and Europe with a design-focused lens. This year, we will be taking trips to California, Virginia, and Paris, each with unique itineraries that offer exclusive experiences and bring the pages of VERANDA to life.

Lauren Wicks is a freelance writer and editor based in Birmingham, Alabama. Before going on her own, Lauren worked for brands such as VERANDA, EatingWell, and Cooking Light , and she covers all things lifestyle from interior design and luxury travel to wine and wellness.

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Report: 2022 year in review.

ANNUAL REPORT January 24, 2023

Two themes dominated the state of the industry in 2022: Pent-up travel demand and ongoing recession fears coupled with economic concerns.

Pent-up demand continued to soar, and travelers’ desire to make up for lost travel experiences helped to largely recover the domestic leisure sector to pre-pandemic levels. The summer and holiday travel periods showed that inflationary concerns and high travel prices did not dissuade travelers but instead shifted behaviors, such as cutting back on travel distance, trip duration and staying with friends and family instead of paid accommodations.

There was also evidence of pent-up demand for business travel—specifically meetings and events—as the sector began rescheduling postponed events which helped to make gains toward 2019 figures. The industry sees potential for growth in this sector, especially as a ‘new normal’ continues to shape travel patterns (i.e. hybrid work, more flexibility, fewer peak months and the blend of business and leisure travel).

However, the recovery has been uneven. Transient business travel and international travel were sluggish throughout 2022. Business travel and international travel are not expected to return to pre-pandemic levels until 2027 and 2025, respectively.

But there is optimism as we head into 2023. U.S. Travel’s latest forecast indicated that despite the ongoing headwinds—economic concerns, recession fears, a strong U.S. dollar, unstable global economies and long U.S. visitor visa wait times—travel industry growth is expected to remain robust as we head into 2023.  

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The GOAT mindset: Expedia reveals 2022’s biggest travel trends

Travelers are ready to shake up the status quo, according to Expedia’s 2022 Travel Trends Report.

Top findings from the report, which leverage Expedia data and a global research study, revealed that more than two-thirds of Americans (68 percent) plan to go big on their next trip. Many are eyeing international destinations like Rome, Bali, London, and Paris in 2022. In other words, people are ready to take their GOAT trip, aka the Greatest of All Trips , in 2022.  

Expedia’s research, which polled 12,000 travelers across 12 countries, uncovered that U.S. travelers want to embrace the GOAT mindset by seeking out excitement/exhilaration (41 percent). The study also found that travelers are more willing than ever before to splurge on their future travels (40 percent).

EXPEDIA’S 2022 GOAT TRAVEL TRENDS, UNPACKED

Where U.S. Travelers Are Heading in 2022:  

Domestic travel, particularly to warm-weather beach destinations, remains a top choice for Americans, with 59 percent of U.S. survey respondents planning domestic-only trips for 2022. However, a significant portion (37 percent) are planning both domestic and international vacations in the coming year. These are the top-searched spots on U.S. travelers’ lists: 

• Domestic:  Orlando, Destin, Gatlinburg – Pigeon Forge, Panama City, and Maui 
• International:  Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Rome, Bali, London, and Paris 

Scrapping the Schedule  

The pandemic made it difficult to travel (or do anything on a whim), with 37 percent of U.S. travelers admitting to being less spontaneous since the onset of COVID-19. While travel advisories and guidelines will persist for the foreseeable future, travelers nonetheless are planning to embrace the impromptu and let loose on their future trips. A quarter (25 percent) of respondents said they are willing to be more spontaneous and live in the moment, and another 26 percent are aiming to be more flexible and go-with-the-flow this time around.

• How to get your GOAT:   For travelers wanting to be more spontaneous, be on the lookout for  last-minute deals  and use the “free cancellation” filter on the Expedia app to find flexible rates. 

The Splurge-cation  

After canceled trips and postponed celebrations, travelers are ready to make up for lost time and go big to put themselves first and get the GOAT they deserve. Over the next year, 40 percent of U.S. travelers say they are more willing to treat themselves and spend money on their next trip. From indulging in luxurious experiences (15 percent) to upgrading on rooms or flights (16 percent) to visiting a bucket-list destination (32 percent), 2022 will be all about splurging on the things that make a trip go from good to great.

The study also revealed that travelers between the ages of 18 and 34 are the most likely to go big (80 percent compared to 56 percent of travelers over the age of 50), while Gen-X travelers are the most likely to splurge on a high-end restaurant (18 percent compared to 16 percent overall).

• How to get your GOAT:  Get treated like a VIP by staying at Expedia  VIP Access properties, top-rated hotels that offer member perks like spa credits, late check-out, and more. And for those looking to treat themselves to luxe flying, now is the best time to upgrade. According to data from Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), average premium economy ticket prices in 2021 were around 290 percent more expensive than economy tickets, whereas pre-pandemic, in 2019 they were a whopping 430 percent more expensive than economy3. 

Immerse to Discover  

Going big doesn’t just mean taking a bucket-list trip. In the coming year, American travelers are going after their GOAT by stepping outside their comfort zone (22 percent) and immersing themselves in a destination, culture, and experiences entirely different from their day-to-day (19 percent).

From trying new foods (40 percent) and experimenting with local delicacies (31 percent), to attending a local music event (14 percent), and seeking out off-the-beaten-track experiences and destinations (23 percent), U.S. travelers have a renewed curiosity to learn and experience the world.

• How to get your GOAT:   Expedia’s handy “Interest” filters will help narrow activity and experiences searches. Try filtering by history and culture, or food and drink to indulge in a food tour to get the very best the destination has to offer. 

Sensation Seeking  

In 2022, travelers aren’t just craving new tastes and places, they’re also yearning for the feeling of being excited and exhilarated once again (41 percent), with 11 percent willing to try daring or high adrenaline activities and experiences and 24 percent looking to have an unforgettable night out. 

Additionally, when it comes to their next trip, one-fifth (21 percent) of travelers are most excited about doing things they wouldn’t usually do, including sleeping under the stars (19 percent), traveling alone (17 percent) skinny-dipping (11 percent) or having a vacation romance (10 percent). 

• How to get your GOAT:  Whether it’s  sky diving in Dubai  or  deep-sea diving in Oahu , Americans are ready to feel wind in their hair again and the rush of exploring the unknown. Use Expedia’s “Adventure & Outdoor” filter to narrow down experiences that will get the blood rushing and adrenaline pumping. 

Unfiltered Enjoyment  

A successful trip is no longer defined by likes on social media. Traveler priorities are shifting to focus on staying present and mindful. More than a third (36 percent) of U.S. travelers are searching for a sense of contentment and mental wellbeing on their next trip, and nearly a quarter (24 percent) plan to spend less time on their devices to be more present.

The trip experience Americans are looking forward to most is the chance to relax and do nothing (38 percent). To reach this sense of contentment, more than a quarter of travelers (27 percent) aim to spend more time in their destination to ensure they fully experience all it has to offer. Travel in 2022 will be about quality, not quantity, with travelers embracing the simple pleasures to truly achieve their GOAT with more meaningful impact.

• How to get your GOAT:  Whether it’s relaxing at a  Mexico spa retreat , or staying at the  Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa  in Chile with zero reception or Wi-Fi, it’s the perfect time to discover unplugged getaways that are sure to recharge the batteries. 

It’s important to stay up to date with the latest government and travel advisories. For the latest information visit  Expedia’s COVID-19 Travel Guide .  

1  This study was conducted on behalf of Expedia by Northstar Research Partners, a global strategic research firm. The survey was conducted online from August 27th–September 6, 2021, across North and South America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific using an amalgamated group of best-in-class panels. The study was conducted among 12,000 respondents across 12 countries, amongst adults who are planning domestic or international travel in the next 18 months.   

2  Based on lodging interest on Expedia.com for travel between Jan, 1, 2021 – Dec. 31, 2021 as of October 31, 2021.  

3  Information is based on average premium and economy round-trip ticket prices for January through August for 2021 & for January through December 2020 and 2019, sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database for 2021.  

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Domestic Travel Is Bouncing Back for Many 50-Plus Americans

Aarp 2022 travel trends survey.

by Vicki Levy, AARP Research , March 2022

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After curtailing vacations during the pandemic, a new AARP survey finds Americans are beginning to feel more comfortable about traveling. The hopeful return to the road this year is fueled, in part, by the strong buying power and pent-up demand of travelers 50-plus.

In 2021, more than half (51%) of older travelers say they took fewer trips than anticipated. While 54% of 50-plus Americans planned to travel last year, 67% anticipate doing so in 2022 — taking an average of at least four trips this year.

A big factor at play for travelers, understandably, is safety.

Over two-thirds say they are concerned about the spread of COVID-19. Still, 77% feel it is safe to vacation this year compared to only 40% last year. Women are feeling a bit more cautious: 65% expect travel in 2022 to look different than before the pandemic, compared to 60% of men who say the same. For domestic travel, men are more likely to be planning trips than women (37% vs. 31%), while women are still in the travel idea phase (51% vs. 47%).

Older travelers are more likely to keep their travel within the U.S., avoid crowded destinations, and take more road trips than usual. About 43% of people 50 and over are planning to travel both domestically and abroad this year, just slightly below plans for 2020 prior to the pandemic. 

Time to Splurge

Since COVID-19 put the kibosh on travel for much of the past two years, many Americans have saved up money and vacation days that they are now eager to use. This is translating into bigger budgets for trips in the year ahead. Two out of three travelers age 50 and over expect to spend more on travel in 2022 than in 2021.

Before the pandemic, Americans age 50-plus planned to spend $7,314 annually, on average, for travel. This year, older adults typically say they are ready to shell out $8,369. For those 70-plus, it may be as high as over $11,500 — with some extra money going toward travel insurance and flexible/cancellable tickets. However, AARP discovered a significant gap by age: Americans under age 50 are more budget minded and expect to spend closer to $5,000 on trips in 2022.

International trip planning has not yet been a return to prepandemic levels. Just 17% of travelers age 50-plus have booked international travel for 2022, while 34% are planning and 49% are considering travel abroad.

Having Fun Closer to Home

Some Americans are still not ready to travel at all. This year just 2% of older adults say they are set against travel, down from 8% who felt that way in 2021. The top reasons remain the same as in last year's survey: safety concerns about transportation, safety concerns if a destination is a COVID-19 hotspot, and fear of becoming ill or infecting others.

What might ease travel worries while COVID-19 remains present? Those who are hesitant to return to travel in 2022 say having fully refundable tickets, knowing the COVID safety protocols for transportation and accommodation providers, and the majority of the population vaccinated.

Methodology

AARP's 2022 Travel Trends study includes two surveys on travelers and nontravelers conducted in November 2021. The 15-minute online survey of travelers included 2,008 adults 18 and older who had taken at least one trip within the past two years 50 miles or more away from home, with at least a two-night stay. The 10-minute online survey of nontravelers included a sample of 1,003 Americans with no plans for personal travel in 2022. Final data have been weighted to U.S. Census for analysis by age group.

For more information, please contact Vicki Levy at [email protected] . For media inquiries, please contact [email protected] .

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Levy, Vicki. 2022 Travel Trends Survey. Washington, DC: AARP Research, March 2022.  https://doi.org/10.26419/res.00513.001

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2022 summer travel trends: us trips indicate travelers want a mix of destination experiences.

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• The United States has recovered 66% of its international summer travel bookings and 75% of its domestic summer travel bookings from 2019, based on flights booked in January through the end of April for trips taking place during summer months.  
• Travelers from the US want a mix of sea, sand, culture and cities when they go abroad this summer with Cancun , London , Punta Cana , Montego Bay and Rome all ranked in the top five international destinations.
• US travelers staying closer to home are taking trips to NewYork , Orlando , Seattle , Las Vegas and Los Angeles between the Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays.
• The majority of US flight bookings this Summer are families (36.4%), followed by couples (24.3%) and solo travelers (12.3%).
• The most common length of US Summer trips are one to two weeks considering all domestic and international travel taking place between the 2022 US Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays.  

LANGLEY, UK, May 2 4 , 2022 – Travelport , a global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of airlines and thousands of hotels worldwide, today released the below booking trends and data highlighting the top international and domestic destinations for US travel taking place between the Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays in the US.  While showcasing the top international and domestic destinations for the US, there are encouraging signs for the US travel and tourism industry’s recovery following two years of border closures and travel restrictions.  

Strengthening Travel Recovery in 2022  

According to Travelport’s booking data, for summer trips booked in January through the end of April this year, the US recovered 66% of its pre-pandemic international travel bookings, when comparing to international summer trips booked during the same time period in 2019 . US travelers eager to head abroad are causing an upward trend in international flight bookings from the US in recent weeks as more international borders re-open and countries around the world are easing their travel restrictions for entry.   

While domestic travel recovery rates have outpaced international travel recovery in the US for nearly 2 years, in February 2022, the recovery rate for international travel bookings from the US peaked – and briefly surpassed the domestic travel recovery rate for the first time since the pandemic began.   

• When looking at flights booked in April 2022 alone, the US recovered a significantly higher portion of its pre-pandemic international travel bookings – reaching 76% of April 2019 booking levels .  
• Considering all gross bookings through end of April 2022, Travelport’s data insights indicate that the US has recovered 69% of pre-pandemic leisure travel bookings and 65% of its pre-pandemic business travel bookings during the summer travel season.    

Top Summer Travel Destinations for Americans  

The Top ten global destinations for international trips taking place between the US Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays, based on Travelport’s booking data:  

• Cancun, Mexico (#1 in 2019)  
• London, England (#2 in 2019)  
• Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (#3 in 2019)  
• Montego Bay, Jamaica (#7 in 2019)  
• Rome, Italy (#4 in 2019)  
• Paris, France (#5 in 2019)  
• Athens, Greece (#9 in 2019)  
• San José del Cabo, Mexico (#11 in 2019)  
• Vancouver, Canada (#9 in 2019)  
• Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (#8 in 2019)  
• Based on current booking data, the top three international destinations for 2022 summer travel from the US are Cancun (#1), London (#2) and Punta Cana (#3) which were also the top three international summer destinations in 2019, respectively.   
• While Montego Bay (#4) has climbed into the top five for 2022 from #7 in 2019, Paris has fallen from the top five in 2019 to #6 this year.  

Top ten destinations for domestic trips taking place between the US Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays, based on Travelport’s booking data:  

• New York (#1 in 2019)  
• Orlando (#2 in 2019)  
• Seattle (#4 in 2019)  
• Las Vegas (#3 in 2019)  
• Los Angeles (#5 in 2019)  
• Honolulu (#6 in 2019)  
• San Francisco (#7 in 2019)  
• Boston (#9 in 2019)  
• Denver (#10 in 2019)  
• Chicago (#8 in 2019)  
• Additionally, current bookings indicate Seattle (#3) is vastly outpacing Las Vegas (#4) as a top domestic destination in 2022, although Las Vegas previously ranked higher in 2019.    
• While Boston (#8) and Denver (#9) edged up slightly by one position for 2022, Chicago has fallen from #8 in 2019 to #10 this year.  

For more travel trend data or insights, please contact the PR team at Travelport.  

Notes for Editors:  

• All trend data is derived from Marketing Information Data Tapes (MIDT) data, which reflects collective GDS industry bookings.  
• Unless otherwise specified, data trends reflect bookings made between January 1, 2022 through April 30, 2022 for travel taking place anytime between May 30, 2022 (Memorial Day holiday) through September 5, 2022 (Labor Day holiday).  
• To identify recovery levels, 2022 booking data has been compared to pre-pandemic bookings made during the same time period in 2019 (January 1, 2019 through April 30, 2019).   

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Travelport is a global technology company that powers bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide. Buyers and sellers of travel are connected by the company’s next generation marketplace, Travelport+, which simplifies how brands connect, upgrades how travel is sold, and enables modern digital retailing. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom and operating in more than 180 countries around the world, Travelport is focused on driving innovation that simplifies the complex travel ecosystem.  

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Summer 2022 is likely to be a good one for travel and tourism in the US. The following five key trends are shaping the industry, with implications for hotel owners.

Leisure travel is booming

About the authors.

This article is a collaborative effort by Anthony Holguin, Lauren Lampton, Ryan Mann, Melinda Peters, Esteban Ramirez, and Frank Wang, representing views from McKinsey’s Travel, Logistics & Infrastructure practice.

Revenue per available room (RevPAR) in the US is outstripping not just 2020 and 2021 levels, but increasingly 2019 levels too. RevPAR outperformance is largely driven by rates. Hotels aren't quite as full as they were in 2019, but rates have increased—the average daily rate (ADR) is around 15 percent more expensive now than it was in 2019. 1 RevPAR and ADR data from STR and Kalibri Labs, accessed June 20, 2022.

Essentially, people love to travel. We asked over 1,000 travelers in the US what they would do if they won the lottery, and spending on travel ranked as the second highest choice (Exhibit 1).

This summer, for many, vacations will happen “no matter what”

The survey also revealed that people are concerned about macro-economic factors such as inflation, but this is not enough to stop almost 70 percent of travelers from taking their vacation this summer (Exhibit 2).

Gas prices are high? People will go somewhere closer. Hotel prices prohibitive? They'll hunt for a deal. Consumers may find ways to cut back, but these factors will not ruin their holiday plans (Exhibit 3).

Since the survey was conducted in June 2022, travel plans have been put in motion. AAA estimated that 42 million people would be travelling by car over the July 4 weekend, a new car-travel volume record for this period—despite national average gas prices exceeding the $5 mark. 2 Ellen Edmonds, “From sea to shining sea: AAA predicts 47.9 million people will travel this July 4th,” AAA, June 21, 2022. Furthermore, hotel occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR figures all exceeded the comparable week in 2019, and TSA checkpoint travel numbers showed a 15 percent increase for the Thursday and Friday before the July 4 weekend, compared to 2019. 3 “STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 2 July,” STR Press release, July 7, 2022; TSA checkpoint travel numbers (current year versus prior year(s)/same weekday), Transportation Security Administration.

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Guests have more accommodation options than ever.

The lines have blurred between accommodation categories, and travelers are searching for hotel, home share, all-inclusive, and outdoors/glamping options.

While 78 percent of travelers surveyed say they are comfortable staying in a hotel, only 61 percent are comfortable staying in alternative accommodation. The top five reasons for staying in a hotel include consistency and predictability; safety and privacy; convenient location; availability of concierge, lounge, restaurant, and/or other amenities; and lower cost. By comparison, travelers may choose alternative accommodation options as they offer more space; household amenities; and an authentic or local experience.

So, where are these travelers planning to go? Over half (54%) plan to go to the beach—a popular choice among 25 to 34 year-olds. The next most likely destination (32%) is a city / urban location, followed by a mountain / hiking trip (24%).

Loyalty is heating up

In this environment of higher prices and increased choice, efforts to maintain customer loyalty are intensifying. But the survey shows that many travelers, particularly the younger generation, don't feel they get enough value from loyalty programs, or the programs seem too complicated.

There are some features of loyalty programs that matter more than others: Offering discounts, having the right footprint so guests can stay where they want to, and making it easy to redeem points are the favorites.

ESG is gaining importance

While 75 percent of travelers surveyed agree that sustainability is important, only half would pay extra for it. But younger travelers are far more willing to pay extra for green initiatives. Such initiatives that currently resonate best with guests include the use of eco-friendly cleaning supplies; replacement of plastic key cards with alternatives; reduced use of paper, e.g., electronic receipts; and smart appliances and monitoring systems to optimize energy usage.

Five ways hotels could respond to these trends

• Encourage “bleisure” stays by highlighting local attractions and events. With leisure booming and business travel recovering, we expect to see a rise in bleisure travel.
• Help guests find you when they’re researching their next trip. Hotels can invest in their online and social media presence to communicate with potential guests early on in their research. This is especially important as hotels face labor shortages and sometimes cut back on service levels: communicate transparently to make sure guest expectations are set appropriately before guests set foot on property.
• In markets with heavy alternative accommodation supply, communicate differentiators. Hotels can communicate what makes them better, especially convenience, consistency, and available amenities.
• Upgrade loyalty programs. Hotels may need to relook at their loyalty programs to make sure they're addressing new needs, and helping both frequent and infrequent guests make the most out of their programs.
• Launch green initiatives with clear and consistent guest communication. Hotels can think about how to attract eco-conscious travelers and build meaningful relationships with them that will lead to long-term loyalty.

Anthony Holguin is an analyst in McKinsey’s Waltham office, Lauren Lampton is a consultant in the Houston office, Ryan Mann is a partner in the Chicago office, Melinda Peters is an associate partner in the Seattle office, Esteban Ramirez is a client capabilities manager in the Dallas office, and Frank Wang is an associate in the New York office.

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People are traveling to make memories in 2024. While everyone’s motivation for booking a trip is unique – whether it’s taking a solo getaway to recharge or embarking on an expedition cruise or safari – the trips that are trending are sure to be transformative, and our American Express Travel Consultants are here to build dream itineraries and help every step of the way.”

Nearly three-quarters of global respondents are into sports, with 71% considering themselves either a “huge” or casual fan. And as easy as it is to watch from your living room, 37% have plans to travel for sports this year. Of those, 38% will average trips of 6 hours or more

Why are these fans going the extra mile in 2024? The driving forces include: watching a favorite sports team in person (35%), witnessing a big sports or cultural event (34%), and seeing a favorite athlete (20%).

In the past few years, Las Vegas has become an even more sought-after destination due to the growing prevalence of professional sports – giving us an even greater opportunity to focus on luxury, experience-based travel. Iconic sports moments continue to come to life in Las Vegas, with no signs of slowing down. Wynn has maximized these city-wide events with complementary bespoke programming, which provide our guests with unique, one-of-a-kind moments only found at our resort. With more major events on the horizon, we have an opportunity to continue innovating our programming so that guests see Wynn and Las Vegas as a can’t-miss destination.”

For some respondents, the major trip they have in mind is an immersive adventure, often somewhere totally remote. For others, it simply means a longer trip that’s full of new and diverse experiences—visiting multiple countries, for example. 63% of respondents who plan to visit more than one country on a single trip in 2024 plan to do so in Europe.

The transformative potential of these trips makes them worth the cost and planning. 66% of respondents agree that they are saving up for a major trip this year, and most respondents (54%) like to plan these trips 3-6 months in advance. For inspiration, travelers turn to friends or family (52%), social media (39%), and travel websites (37%).

At Seabourn, travel is back in full swing, and we’ve seen guests show a thirst for knowledge on our voyages, while enjoying the ultra-luxury, once-in-a-lifetime travel experience that we offer. Not only are travelers hungry for adventure and exploration, but they are engaged and show a desire to immerse in the culture of a region. These trips allow travelers to experience ancient, otherworldly, hard-to-reach landscapes, and stunning wildlife, and inspiring local cultures, illustrating how luxury expedition cruising allows travelers to explore remote destinations and create memories to last a lifetime.”

The most popular new travel companions are me, myself, and I. Solo trips are easier to schedule and tailor exactly to your liking, which makes them great for resetting after a busy week: 57% of respondents agreed that they were more likely to travel solo for a quick weekend getaway than for a longer or more expensive trip.

Either way, solo travelers are becoming an important subset. The two types of destinations where they’re most likely to be found? In a new city (29%) or relaxing at a beach or island (22%).

Solo travel is a wonderful way to unwind and discover a new hobby. Traveling alone also allows you to take ownership of selecting the perfect destination and gives you the ability to curate the ideal itinerary, catered just for you.”

Although booking in advance can bring peace of mind and access to some of the most in-demand attractions, many travelers like to do at least some of their planning as they go: 44% of respondents said they prefer to take a spontaneous trip instead of having all the details planned.

Being open to serendipity and the unexpected is part of the excitement of travel; it allows you to act on tips from locals and discover out-of-the-way spots on your own. Granted, most travelers would rather improvise dining and shopping than, say, hotels. And they’re more likely to plan spontaneous travel this year with family (41%) or a significant other (35%) than alone (27%) or with friends (20%).

Travelers are looking to take spontaneous last-minute trips this year, prioritizing flexibility. For those wanting the ability to be spontaneous with their plans, our team of Travel Consultants can support with last minute, on-the-go travel requests.”

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This poll was conducted between January 31 – February 8, 2024 among a sample of 2,005 US Adults, 1,007 Australia Adults, 1,002 Canada Adults, 1,002 UK Adults, 1,002 Japan Adults, 1,006 Mexico Adults and 1,005 India Adults who have at least a $50k+ income equivalent and typically travel at least once a year. The interviews were conducted online. Results from the full survey have a margin of error of plus or minus 2-4 percentage points. Some geographies may be weighted with fewer variables depending on local census data availability.

2 Gen-Z and Millennials are defined as respondents as being born between 1981 - 2012.

3 GenX are defined as respondents as being born between 1965 - 1980.

4 Baby Boomers are defined as respondents as being born between 1946 - 1964.

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Statement credits are typically received within a few days, however it may take 90 days after an eligible prepaid hotel booking is charged to the Card Account. American Express relies on the merchant to process transactions within the same calendar year that you made the prepaid booking in order to apply the statement credit in the calendar year that it was intended. For example, if you make an eligible prepaid booking on the last day of the year, but the merchant doesn't process that transaction until the next day, then the statement credit available in the next calendar year will be applied to the Card Account, if the purchase is eligible. Statement credits may not be received or may be reversed if the booking is cancelled or modified. To be eligible for this benefit, your Card account must not be cancelled or past due at the time of statement credit fulfillment. If American Express does not receive information that identifies your transaction as eligible, you will not receive the statement credits. For example, your transaction will not be eligible if it is a booking: (i) made with a property not included in the Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection programs, (ii) not made through American Express Travel, or (iii) not made with an eligible Card. Participating properties and their availability are subject to change. If American Express, in its sole discretion, determines that you have engaged in or intend to engage in any manner of abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with this benefit, American Express will not have an obligation to provide and may reverse any statement credits provided to you. If a charge for an eligible purchase is included in a Pay Over Time balance on your Card Account, the statement credit associated with that charge may not be applied to that Pay Over Time balance. Instead, the statement credit may be applied to your Pay In Full balance. Please refer to AmericanExpress.com/FHR and AmericanExpress.com/HC for more information about Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection, respectively.

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Bonuses that may be received with your Card on other purchase categories or in connection with promotions or offers from American Express cannot be combined with this benefit. Any portion of a charge that the Basic Card Member elects to cover through redemption of Membership Rewards points is not eligible to receive points. Additional terms and restrictions apply.

Merchants are assigned codes based on what they primarily sell. We group certain merchant codes into categories that are eligible for Additional Points. A purchase with a merchant will not earn Additional Points if the merchant’s code is not included in an Additional Points category. Basic Card Members may not receive Additional Points if we receive inaccurate information or are otherwise unable to identify your purchase as eligible for an Additional Points category. For example, you may not receive Additional Points when: a merchant uses a third-party to sell their products or services, a merchant uses a third-party to process or submit your transaction to us (e.g., using mobile or wireless card readers), or you choose to make a purchase using a third-party payment account or make a purchase using a mobile or digital wallet.

To be eligible for this benefit, the Card Account must not be cancelled. If American Express, in its sole discretion, determines that you have engaged in or intend to engage in any manner of abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with this benefit in any way American Express may remove access to this benefit from the Account. For additional information, call the number on the back of your Card or visit americanexpress.com/rewards-info for more information about rewards.

5X Membership Rewards Points for Business Platinum Card:  You will get one point for each dollar charged for an eligible purchase on your Business Platinum Card® from American Express. You will get 4 additional points (for a total of 5 points) for each dollar spent on eligible travel purchases. Eligible travel purchases include scheduled flights and prepaid flight+hotel packages made online at AmexTravel.com, minus returns and other credits. Additionally, eligible travel purchases include prepaid hotel purchases made through American Express Travel, over the phone with our Travel Consultants or made online at AmexTravel.com, minus returns and other credits. Eligible travel purchases do NOT include non-prepaid hotel bookings, scheduled flights and prepaid flight+hotel packages over the phone, vacation packages, car rentals, cruise, hotel group reservations or events, ticketing service, cancellation or other fees, interest charges, purchases of travelers checks, purchases or reloading of prepaid cards, or purchases of other cash equivalents. To be eligible for the 5x Membership Rewards® points, you must both reserve and charge the travel purchase with the same eligible Business Platinum Card®. To modify a reservation you must cancel and rebook your reservation. You can cancel and rebook your reservation on AmexTravel.com or by calling a representative of AmexTravel.com at 1-800-297-2977. Cancellations are subject to hotel cancellation penalty policies. If hotel reservations are made or modified directly with the hotel provider, the reservation will not be eligible for this 5X Membership Rewards® point benefit. To be eligible to receive extra points, Card account(s) must not be cancelled or past due at the time of extra points fulfillment. If booking is cancelled, the extra points will be deducted from the Membership Rewards account. Extra points will be credited to the Membership Rewards account approximately 6-10 weeks after eligible purchases appear on the billing statement. Bonuses you may receive with your Card on other purchase categories or in connection with promotions or offers from American Express may not be combined with this benefit. The benefits associated with the Additional Card(s) you choose may be different than the benefits associated with your basic Card. To learn about the benefits associated with Additional Card(s) you choose, please call the number on the back of your Card.

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Travel in 2022

ABTA’s Travel in 2022 report outlines the trends we expect to shape people’s holiday habits over the next 12 months – based on new consumer research plus insight from our Members and the wider industry.    Next year, we expect to see holidaymakers ‘catching up’ on the trips they’ve missed out on by upgrading elements of their next holiday or opting for a bucket list destination, as well as an increased reliance on the expertise of travel professionals and the security of package holidays, as they navigate changing travel requirements at home and overseas. We also predict that cruises will reach new heights of popularity due to seacations boosting the new-to-cruise market and a rise in trips that allow us to spend quality time with the important people in our lives.    The report also highlights that sustainable tourism continues to be an increasing priority for customers and the travel industry. Two trends we expect to see in 2022 are even more sustainable accommodation in mainstream holidays and more work from travel companies to ensure holidays have a positive impact on the natural environment.

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Top 10 Travel Trends for 2022

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G Adventures looks at the top travel trends of 2022 that are shaped by the changing habits and preferences of today’s traveler

Assisted by its panel of avid travelers, G Adventures has identified the top 10 travel trends for 2022, with insights into how people want to travel and where they want to go. These patterns have been coupled with new trip highlights launched for travel in 2022 by the adventure operator and community tourism pioneer, as well as newsworthy reasons for people to visit. Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures, says the trends clearly reveal the pandemic has produced a more conscious traveler and has presented operators with a huge opportunity for change.  

“The pandemic has woken travelers up and given them a chance to reflect on how they were traveling before. The data tells us people have become more purposeful and intentional about how and why they are traveling and where they are going, and they are recognizing the positive impact travel can have on local communities when decisions are made wisely.”

G Adventures’ top 10 travel trends for 2022 travel are as follows: 

1. THE TREND: Community tourism is the solution to responsible travel

According to G Adventures’ latest panel research, 25 percent of respondents say they will place more focus on traveling responsibly in 2022. With the increased focus on community and support of locally-owned businesses fostered during the pandemic, it makes sense that this mindset carries over into international travel plans. Travelers are looking for adventures that support community tourism, and trails are a great way for tourists to spread wealth through multiple smaller villages. 

THE TRIP: Highlights of the Trans Bhutan Trail

In April 2022, following two years of extensive restoration, the Kingdom of Bhutan will reopen its historic and sacred Trans Bhutan Trail for the first time in 60 years, supporting remote communities in Bhutan through community tourism. Serendipitously, bookings to Bhutan are up 60 percent globally for 2022. G Adventures is the first operator to run tours on this ancient trail and a 12-day Active trip traveling from Paro return is priced from $4,149 pp for departures from May 2022. 

2. THE TREND: Travelers care most about supporting local people

The most important factor for people when they travel is that their money benefits local people, at 66 percent globally. This trend has been intensified by the impact of the pandemic on those countries who rely on tourism for their economic survival, and came in well ahead of other important considerations such as minimizing one’s carbon footprint and/or reducing plastics consumption (both at 15 percent globally). 

THE TRIP: Highlights of Egypt

Egypt’s tourism industry was devastated by the Arab Spring and again by the pandemic, but it was one of the first to reopen to tourism. In 2022, Egypt increased its share of bookings by 22 percent globally and with the reopening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, the opening of the Pyramid of Dozer, the reopening of Luxor’s Avenue of Sphinxes, and the release of Kenneth Branagh’s rebooted Death on the Nile film, it’ll continue to be firmly in the media spotlight. A 14-day trip traveling from Cairo return is priced from $1,699 pp. 

3. THE TREND: ‘Workations’ increase in popularity 

As the world shifted to remote working, companies realized office confines were no longer required to ensure productivity. Previously the domain of the digital nomad, ‘workations’ have hit the mainstream. 24 percent of respondents to G Adventures’ most recent survey say they are able to ‘work from anywhere’ – with that number rising to 46 percent for those aged 18-34. An increasing number of people plan to combine work with travel in the future at 47 percent, up from 18 percent in December 2020. 

THE TRIP: Costa Rica: Beaches, Wildlife and Wild Times

Keen to attract young digital nomads, the country passed a bill to allow remote workers and digital nomads to stay for up to one year. To support this trend, G Adventures has partnered with Hostelworld to launch the Roamies program of tours, which are all ideal as a way for digital nomads to take a few days to get to know a destination before settling in at the beach for a few weeks of remote work. A six-day trip from Liberia to Tamarindo  is priced from $549 pp.

4. THE TREND: Hostels will make a big comeback 

The need for social connection amongst young travelers is stronger than ever with 49 percent of respondents aged 18-34 saying they were likely to try a hostel experience following the pandemic, and 34 percent of those expressing that meeting people to socialize at the hostel, and possibly travel with, is the most important factor when selecting a hostel. 

THE TRIP: Yucatan Adventure: Merida, Tulum & Jungle Swims

Mexico is super hot right now and another new ‘Roamies’ trip designed to maximize social connection and build community, both in the handpicked-hostels and on the road, is this new six-day trip traveling from Mérida to Tulum, which packed with highlights and priced from just $599 pp.

5. THE TREND: Travelers want to disconnect from their devices 

Workationers aside, while travelers want to reconnect with people and places, they are desperate to disconnect from the online world while on holiday. 58 percent of respondents want to take time out from their devices and social media, with 23 percent saying socializing and meeting new people is their top wellbeing priority when booking their next holiday. 

THE TRIP: Galapagos – Central and East Islands  

G Adventures debuted its newbuild boat, Reina Silvia Voyager, in 2022. Accommodating 16 passengers, with two solo cabins, she is purpose-built for comfortable small-group touring. Travelers will also be the first to visit a new G for Good project developed in partnership with Planeterra – Galapagos Coffee in Puerto Ayora – a community-owned organic coffee farm educating visitors about sustainable coffee production while providing income for 59 local families. A 10-day trip from Quito return is priced from $6,849 pp. 

6. THE TREND: Travelers will have a bit more cash to splash 

With staying in spurring a savings boom, 17 percent of travel-starved respondents said they had increased their travel budget for their next international holiday, which means their travel dollars are likely to take them on bigger adventures than they might have thought possible before.

THE TRIP: National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures – Iconic Japan  

Japan was expecting a huge tourist boom as a result of the summer Olympics, and had been heavily spotlighted before COVID closed the country’s borders. National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures ‘Iconic Japan’ trip hits all the highlights in style. A 12-day trip from Tokyo to Kyoto is priced from $5,799 pp. 

7. THE TREND: The staycation is over – travelers want to go further afield

The domestic holiday appeal began to wear off as the pandemic continued on. Only 13 percent of respondents said they would prefer to stay closer to home as opposed to heading further afield on their next international holiday, with close to half – 48 percent – saying they were less likely to take a ‘staycation’ in 2022.   

THE TRIP: Highlights of Uzbekistan 

Uzbekistan was a rising star pre-pandemic, and in 2022 the country has increased its share of sales by 24 per cent. 2021 marked Uzbekistan’s 30th anniversary of independence from the Soviet Union, and a new airport opened in Samarkand. A 10-day trip from Tashkent return is priced from $1,499 pp.  

8. THE TREND: Lockdown life has led to a desire to be more active 

76 percent of those surveyed want to be physically active on their next holiday and with 69 percent of travelers polled saying their physical and mental wellbeing is a top consideration when booking a vacation, taking a hike never sounded more appealing. 

THE TRIP: Zion to San Francisco Adventure

The United States increased its share of bookings for 2022 by 58 percent when compared to pre-pandemic booking levels. This led G Adventures to launch a new program of ‘United States of Adventures’ trips that are perfectly positioned to cater to active travelers looking to exert a little more energy on their next holiday. A 14-day trip from Las Vegas to San Francisco is priced from $4,199 pp. 

9. THE TREND: Travelers are prioritizing their wellbeing and mental health 

With an overwhelming 97 percent of travelers saying travel is important to their wellbeing and mental health, travelers are also looking to take their next vacation in a way that not only helps them to reconnect, but optimizes travel as a means of revitalization, too.

THE TRIP: Wellness Bali

Indonesia was dormant for the duration of the pandemic so there was a ton of pent up demand when it reopened. What better way to experience it than with this Wellness trip full of rest, relaxation and revitalization moments, including an organic cooking class and healing ceremony in Tabanan? A nine-day trip from Ubud to Sanur is priced from $1,699 pp. 

10. THE TREND: Revenge travel is out, reconnection travel is in 

Travel trends show consumers are hungry for new experiences and connections. Although the term ‘revenge travel’ – the urge to travel to make up for lost time in lockdown – gained popularity among travel trends over the course of the pandemic, reconnection travel is the top reason for traveling at 37 percent, with revenge travel – booking a trip to make up for lost time – coming in at just 15 percent.

THE TRIP: Trekking Eastern Iceland

A high pandemic performer, Iceland’s bookings are up 317 per cent globally for 2022, and what better way to experience it than with this Active trip that enables travelers to connect with the local community on hikes, walks and visits to local businesses. The owner of the guest house leads this trip so it really is all about reconnecting with the planet and its people. A six-day trip from Egilsstaðir return is priced from $1,899 pp. 

For more information on G Adventures, visit www.gadventures.com . 

For an additional story about G Adventures read about a new partnership between G Adventures and Hostelworld . Also be sure to check out this interview with Steve Lima of G Adventures .

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Travel Trends For 2022

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Travel trends for 2022 researched by Expedia will help you get on track with what’s new, exciting and adventurous for the new year. What’s coming up for travelers ready to take a step outside their door and explore?

There are predictions and expectations for what we are craving for 2022. 

Here are 11 trends for travel in the new year, and one or two of them may be your outlook for travel adventure 2022.

Travelers have been following their favorite destinations on TV and in glossy brochures; now it’s time to GO and have the greatest of all trips. 

G O A T has new meaning from tagging the Olympians GOAT – For the traveler it’s “Greatest Of All Trips” – Expedia’s 2022 travel trends report found that 68% of Americans plan to go big on their next trip and splurge on their travel dreams. And, not from the standpoint of busting the budget type splurges, but going for exciting destinations they may have only dreamed of visiting.  

International destinations are back on the trending list. Where will you go?

Domestic and International Destinations are on the list – Travel has focused on staying close, staying safe, and traveling within a bubble. Next year, travelers look to international destinations like Rome, Bali, London, Paris, Riviera Maya, and domestic sites like Orlando, Destin, Gatlinburg – Pigeon Forge, Panama City and Maui. Some are big-time dream destinations, yet others may surprise you. According to Expedia, both international and domestic destinations are trending for 2022.  

Last minute getaways are trending; perfect for taking advantage of last minute deals.

Spontaneous – Spur of the moment travel – Over the last two years, planning travel has been disappointing for many with dramatically changing or canceling travel plans. But wait, there is an excellent side to the “spur-of-the-moment” approach – last-minute deals have always been a thing, and the go with the flow attitude could be a win-win. With their survey, Expedia found 25% of respondents said they are willing to be more spontaneous and live in the moment – travel when they have the time, money, and most of all, during these trying times – we can go when the travel environment says go! Travelers are becoming more spontaneous with travel options – Call it COVID fatigue or staying the course of travel ups and downs during a pandemic. Expedia is seeing an increase in scraping the schedule and being more “spur of the moment.”  

Upgrade your experience for a splurge-cation

A new trend – Moving from Staycations to Splurge-cations – Who’s ready to upgrade their vacation? Splurging on first-class travel whether by train or plane, choosing their dream car when renting a car, hotel room upgrades, choosing a luxury hotel, VIP lounge access at hotels and airport; it’s all about taking your vacation from Wow to Wow, Wow, Wow! According to the latest survey – 40% of U.S. travelers are prepared to make up for missed opportunities from cancellations and travel restrictions; and how are they doing that…. with an upgrade for more fun and living the lux life. 

Plan a longer stay and immerse yourself in the community, culture, people and traditions.

Slow travel – We’ve seen this in the past. Travelers are aching to get back out there & they want more immersion and experiential travel. Slow travel is one way to do this, focusing on less impact on the environment and more impact on experiences. Vacations with more philanthropic holidays, responsible travel, sabbatical itineraries, and trips expertly planned for engagement with the people and culture are in demand. Trips where the footprints you leave advance the destination instead of the stop-and-go travel where main tourists sites have visitors exploring with no regard for preserving or learning more about the destination; they are in less demand and replaced with more fulfilling itineraries.  

You’ve been wishing and dreaming – now’s the time to Just Do It!

Taking a deep breath and trying new adventures – especially outside of your comfort zone – and stepping outside of that comfort zone to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience is the new “you only live once or time is short” attitude. Travelers are looking for adventures like sky-diving, trekking the Himalayans, mountain climbing, deep-sea diving, trying local foods, taking a heritage dance class, or visiting the Gorillas in Uganda. The new year brings interest in experiences we may have only watched on TV or seen in the glossy brochures and wished for; now, 2022 is trending as the year to put it on your list and make it happen. 

Put social media posts on pause and be in the moment with travel mates

A break from social media – could this REALLY be true? – Yes, the survey says – people are shifting from the document every moment to engaging in every moment. Being present and mindful is trending. Yes, we can snap those pictures to share the experience and capture the time together. Still, the constant posting and sharing are low on the survey, and relaxing and expecting the moment with the people you are traveling with makes a vacation special. 

Grandparents are ready to safely and budget-consciously take grandchildren on a road trip.

Flying vs. driving continues to be a big question – Concern about high airfare is just one concern. As travelers see and hear about flight cancellations due to staffing, destination closings, and strict mandates, the option to drive is still top of the list. Staying within the safety bubble continues to be a concern and a way of travel. 

What works best – short term rentals or hotel stays? B&B’s are a great option too. 

Hotels vs. Short Term Rentals – Hotels stays are on the rise. Short Term Rental sites are starting to get push back from travelers. Higher fees from booking sites and fees charged by hosts are driving up the costs of staying in a short-term rental. For travelers going solo, couples, and small groups, choosing a hotel could be better on the budget than a short-term rental. For families and large groups, short-term rentals continue to offer a better deal for staying within a budget.

Rental or purchase, RV’s are popular and a great way to travel.

RVing – Go RVing has numbers to prove road trips are still a favorite way to travel and see the U.S. and boarding countries. And, it’s not just your retirees who are buying or renting RV’s. Younger travelers see RVing as a way to have a nomad life, traveling, seeing the sights, and working with a magnificent view; how about one of our beautiful National Parks as a background. “Yes, please!” The flexibility and spontaneity of having everything at your disposal and being able to “just go” is attracting more and more people to the RV life – and renting or buying are both great options.  

The mandates are there. Take along a masks to avoid disappointments.

Attitudes about COVID are changing. Around the world, it is becoming apparent COVID will be here, and travelers are becoming aware it is best to find ways to weave it into our daily lives. Travelers with a healthy attitude toward rules, protocols, and mandates will enjoy a more pleasant and less stressful vacation. The trend for 2022 will be to research the destination to avoid disappointments and possible cancellations and take precautions to keep you and your family healthy and safe. Online booking sites are seeing an increase in travel as we move into 2022 – new ways of seeing the world are becoming the status quo. We want to do what humans have done for centuries – explore the world to see what’s out there!

And, more people are traveling with pets.   Click here for a link to great tips for taking your fur babies along with you.

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• Summer travel trends 2024: More crowds and expensive airfare, hotels

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Summer travel in 2024 will be “expensive in every way,” says Katharine Nohr. And she should know.

She’s planning a two-week adventure to Europe in June, which starts with a marathon flight from Honolulu to Zurich, where she’ll speak at a conference. Then she’s hopscotching across Europe — to Vienna, then on to the Olympics. She’s made plans to be in Nantes, France, to watch a soccer game, Lille for basketball and Paris for gymnastics, boxing and swimming.

All told, it’ll set her back five figures despite her best efforts, which include flying economy class and staying in the lowest-priced hotels. 

“The trip is pricey, even with my efforts to economize,” says Nohr, an attorney from Honolulu. “But it’s a once-in-my-life adventure.” 

Summer travelers are pursuing exciting, expensive vacations

Nohr is part of a wave of travelers making big plans for this summer. The itineraries are exciting — and expensive. 

Pretty much every barometer of travel intent is up for the summer travel season. Inflation and unemployment are low, and consumer sentiment and curiosity are high, fueling an unprecedented interest in travel during the summer of 2024. 

“Bookings are rising,” says Susan Sherren, who runs Couture Trips , a travel agency. “Unfortunately, hotel, tour and air prices are not falling. So, if you plan on hitting the road this summer, make sure you are willing to splash some cash.”

Travel companies say they’re overwhelmed with summer reservations.

“The travel economy is booming,” says Joe Ialacci, owner of Yacht Hampton Boating Club , a company that rents yachts in Sag Harbor, N.Y. He’s seeing a 40% increase in rentals this summer compared to last year as Americans shift some of their vacation dollars to domestic destinations.

Prices aren’t the only thing trending higher. People’s expectations for their summer vacation are also higher than at any time since the pandemic, says Sangeeta Sadarangani, CEO of Crossing , a multinational travel agency headquartered in London. 

“They’re embracing the unknown,” she says.

And one of the great unknowns is travel prices. How much higher will they be?

What will prices be like this summer?

It depends on where you’re going. There’s good news if you’re traveling within the U.S.: Flights and hotels are a little less expensive than last summer. But they’re rising elsewhere. Here’s the breakdown:

• Airfares are mixed. Domestic round-trip airfares for summer are averaging $325 per ticket, which is down 5% from last year, according to the travel platform Hopper. Flights to Europe are cheaper, too. They’ve fallen 12% from last year to $1,012. But flights to South America are up 4% and flights to Canada have risen 5%. You’ll pay an average of $759 to fly south of the border and $430 to head north.
• U.S. hotel rates are down. Domestically, they’re down 7% to an average of $304 per night. Internationally, they’re up 2% to $314 per night, according to Kayak.
• Car rental prices are rising. Average domestic car rental rates are up 10% this summer to $113 per day, according to Kayak. Last summer, rates dropped 14% after the car rental shortage ended. Internationally, rates are up 3% to an average of $88 per day.

But you can avoid the high prices with a little strategic planning, experts say.

What to avoid this summer

American travelers are becoming more predictable in their summer vacation choices, says John Lovell, president of Travel Leaders Group . Immediately after the pandemic, they embarked on “revenge” vacations to far-flung locations. Now they’re returning to more conventional vacations.

“We continue to see U.S. travelers heading back to the more traditional locations across Europe this year, like London, Rome, Athens and Munich,” he says.

There are places that will be exceptionally busy — and exceptionally pricey — this summer.

Paris during the Olympics. The Olympic Games are taking place in Paris this summer. Rooms are more than double the normal rates. which is typical of the Olympics. Paris is already crowded with tourists during the summer, so you can probably imagine what it will be like with the Olympics. Zut, alors!

Taylor Swift is touring Europe this summer. Prices will be higher and the crowds will be denser. “If you aren’t planning to attend one of her concerts, I recommend planning around those European cities when she’s there,” says Betsy Ball, co-founder of Euro Travel Coach . (Want to know if your schedules overlap? Here’s Taylor Swift’s concert schedule .)

Other big summer events. Even if you steer clear of Taylor and the Olympics, you’re still not out of the woods. There’s the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament in Germany in June. There’s the Tour de France in July, which begins in Florence and finishes in Nice. France is also hosting the Paralympic Games in August and September, which will take place in Paris, Nice, Marseille and Bordeaux.

When is the best time to book a 2024 summer vacation?

Since this is going to be a busy one, the sooner you book, the better. Hopper recommends buying your airfare two to three months before your departure for domestic flights, and for international — well, it’s probably too late to get that rock-bottom fare. If you’re reading this in April, you can still find something for late August or early September, according to its airfare experts.

As always, you can save money by booking a flight for midweek instead of on the weekend — and, of course, by keeping far, far away from the big travel holidays like Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day. 

Also, if you’re going overseas, remember their holiday calendar is different. For example, half of Europe shuts down during August for summer vacation. It’s worth a lookup, otherwise, you could face some real disappointments.

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Strategies for traveling better during the summer

One tactic that consistently works is splitting your getaway into two sections. Take that required summer vacation with your family somewhere less expensive during the high season. Then, wait until shoulder season for the big trip. 

That’s what Ross Copas, a retired electrician from Tweed, Canada, is doing during the summer of 2024. It’s a road trip across the northern U.S. by motorcycle — New York to Washington state, and then back east through Canada. 

Then he’s heading to Amsterdam in September for a 23-day European river cruise. He says the late summer getaway will be costly, but he doubts fares will fall anytime soon. “So price be damned,” he adds.

Actually, that’s pretty smart. I took the same cruise he’s planning on Viking River Cruises many years ago, and it was worth every penny.

With hotel rates rising in some places this summer, this is the right time to consider alternatives. Monica Fish, a writer from Glen Rock, N.J., is headed to Ireland to catch one of Swift’s performances. She says hotel rooms in Dublin are overpriced if they’re even available. But Fish found an affordable vacation rental. 

“We just had to book it farther in advance than we normally would,” she says. 

Go ahead, follow the crowds this summer

I think it’s fine to follow the crowds this summer. I’ll be doing it. I’m planning to rent an apartment for a month in Switzerland with Blueground, a long-term apartment rental company. Then I’m crashing on a friend’s sofa in Spain, then heading to Sweden to see other friends and visiting my brother in Finland. Yes, travel writers know people everywhere . 

But don’t follow the crowds off a cliff. There are places even I won’t go. I might take the four-hour train trip from Zurich to Paris in June to check out my favorite patisseries, but I wouldn’t go anywhere near the City of Lights during the Summer Games in July unless I made a reservation a long time ago.

And Taylor Swift? Puh-leeze. I’m more of a jazz guy.

The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times.

Safari Travel Trends 2024: Sustainability and Increased Travel Budgets

G lobal interest in safaris more than doubled over the course of 2023 with the bulk of travelers especially interested in exploring South Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania.

At the same time, the average amount of money consumers are willing to spend for safari travel has increased by a significant 25 percent.

Those are just a few of the top takeaways from Go2Africa’s annual State of Safaris report. Developed based on Go2Africa’s own proprietary search and booking data, as well as global Google search volumes, the report identifies a number of pivotal trends that are poised to shape the safari industry across Africa.

In addition to the growth in safari travel in general, the report reveals:

• Interest in sustainable safari travel continues to grow, experiencing a more than 1,000 percent increase over the last four years.
• Travelers are increasingly interested in beach/safari combos and intergenerational travel
• The average safari budget now ranges between $5,500 to $6,500
• About 12 percent of solo travelers would consider going on a safari, with couples being the biggest demographic at 47 percent.

Here’s a closer look at some of the most significant developments.

Interest in African Safaris Has More Than Doubled

As the world emerged from the pandemic and travel restrictions eased, interest in safari travel grew exponentially.

With 2023 being the first year that there were very few travel restrictions remaining at all, Google searches for African safaris more than doubled during Q1 increasing by 111 percent over the same time period one year earlier.

The Average Safari Budget Increased by 25%

About 70 percent of visitors from Australia, the US, and Canada now have what Go2Africa calls “medium to high budgets” for safaris. That’s a significant rise from 43 percent of travelers who had such substantial sums of money set aside for a safari vacation the previous year.

About 25 percent of travelers from South Africa, Europe, and the UK meanwhile, set aside a medium to high budget for a safari vacation, compared to just 18 percent in 2022.

Ranked by spending on safaris, travelers from Italy are at the top of the heap, splashing the most cash on such vacations. Rounding out the top five in order of spending is Belgium, Mexico, the United States, and Philippines.

12 percent of Solo Travelers Would Consider Going on a Safari

The demographics of safari travelers apparently don’t change much from one year to the next, according to Go2Africa. In 2023, the vast majority of people taking safaris were individuals traveling with their partner, a group that made up 47 percent of arrivals to the continent. That figure is notable however, because it’s a decline from 2022, when couples made up 60 percent of all travelers to Africa. 

Families, meanwhile, account for the second largest group of safari travelers at 32.3 percent of arrivals in Africa, followed by solo travelers at 12 percent and groups of friends at 11 percent. (Side note: groups of friends visiting Africa tend to choose Congo for their adventure, says Go2Africa).

The central African nation also attracts the highest percentage of solo travelers among African countries, making it an enticing destination for those looking for solo travel-friendly explorations.

Sustainability Continues to Be a Customer Priority

The Go2Africa also reveals that travelers want a “more authentic and sustainable experiences on their trip.”

“Sustainability is the word on everyone’s lips, but research suggests that it’s more than just a fad,” says the report.

Interest in sustainable safaris has been steadily growing over the years increasing by 6.4 percent from 2022 to 2023.

However, when looking at the wider picture, sustainable safaris have seen more than a 1,000% increase in interest over the last four years.

“Right now, we have a few travelers who have specifically asked if they can volunteer for a day on their safari, so we’re definitely seeing an increase in our guests’ interest in sustainability and connection with the local communities,” Liesel Van Zyl, head of positive impact at Go2Africa, said in a statement. “Our clients look for experiences that foster authentic community engagement during their trip to Africa.”

Beach Safaris

And one last notable trend: safaris combined with beach getaways are now a popular request. This typically includes travelers spending half of the week taking in the animals throughout Africa and half the week relaxing and swimming at a coastal destination.

This emerging demand has resulted in some new countries becoming hotspots that were not always popular including Malawi and Seychelles, says the report.

Interest in travel to Zambia and Malawi increased by 78 percent and 41 percent respectively between 2022 and 2023. Meanwhile, Seychelles experienced a notable increase in visitors, credited to a 20 percent rise in bush and beach combinations compared to the previous year.

“Zambia and Malawi combination safaris are very popular at the moment,” Van Zyl said in a statement. “Zambia offers some great value with more untouched, uncrowded parks to explore compared to some of the more hectic areas in Southern Africa. It’s also a quick one-hour hop and a skip to Malawi for incredible beach and freshwater snorkeling, kayaking and African sundowners.”

Small Business Trends

10 best business travel management companies.

A good travel management company can provide you with a travel program that is tailored to your needs, as well as travel arrangers to help you with all of your travel arrangements. They can also provide you with helpful tips and advice for business travelers. If you’re looking for the best travel management services for your business, then look no further than the following 10 companies.

What are Business Travel Management Companies and What do They Offer Business Travelers?

BTMCs, provide services to their corporate clients to help manage their business travel. This can include providing software that tracks the expenses and itineraries of traveling employees, booking flights and hotels, arranging car rentals and other transportation, and providing customer service support during the travelers’ trip.

This can be invaluable for companies that have many employees traveling for work regularly, as it helps keep track of all the costs and logistics associated with business travel. Additionally, BTMCs can often negotiate lower rates for their clients on various travel services.

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Benefits of Using a Corporate Travel Management Company

There are many benefits to using a corporate management company for travel, including these four:

• Expense management. BTMCs can help businesses keep track of their spending on business travel and provide software to help manage and automate the expense reporting process.
• Business traveler support. Corporate travel management companies can provide customer support to travelers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This can be helpful in the event of an emergency or last-minute changes to travel plans.
• Travel management solution. BTMCs can provide businesses with a complete travel management solution that includes booking flights and hotels, arranging transportation, and providing customer support.
• Lower travel costs. BTMCs often have access to discounts on flights, hotels, and other travel services that they can pass on to their clients.

How to Grow Your Corporate Travel Program

A company can grow its business travel program in a few ways, including using a business management company for travel. Business travel arrangers can help to make travel easier and more efficient for employees, which can save the company time and money.

You can also educate employees on the benefits of using a travel management company in the travel program. And you can encourage employees to book their travel early.

General Criteria for Choosing the Best Business Travel Management Company- Our Methodology

Selecting the right business travel management company is crucial for streamlining your corporate travel needs. To assist you in this important decision, here are some general criteria to consider, along with a scale indicating their relative importance:

1. Expertise and Industry Experience (9/10):

• Extensive experience in corporate travel management.
• In-depth knowledge of the travel industry and its trends.
• Proven track record of successfully handling business travel for clients.

2. Cost Efficiency (9/10):

• Competitive pricing and cost-effective solutions.
• Ability to negotiate discounts with airlines, hotels, and other service providers.
• Transparent pricing structures with no hidden fees.

3. Traveler Support and Assistance (9/10):

• 24/7 availability for traveler support.
• Access to a dedicated travel advisor or consultant.
• Quick response time to resolve travel-related issues.

4. Technology and Booking Tools (7/10):

• User-friendly online booking platforms.
• Integration with expense management systems.
• Mobile apps for easy on-the-go bookings and itinerary access.

5. Customization and Flexibility (7/10):

• Tailored travel solutions to meet your specific business needs.
• Ability to accommodate last-minute changes or adjustments.
• Flexible policies that align with your company’s travel policy.

6. Traveler Well-being and Safety (9/10):

• Implementation of traveler safety measures and risk management.
• Access to real-time updates and alerts during travel.
• Compliance with health and safety regulations, especially during emergencies.

7. Reporting and Analytics (7/10):

• Access to detailed reporting on travel expenses and patterns.
• Analytics tools to help identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Insights into traveler behavior and preferences for future improvements.

8. Global Reach and Network (7/10):

• A wide network of partners and suppliers worldwide.
• Capabilities to manage international travel seamlessly.
• Knowledge of regional travel nuances and requirements.

9. Client References and Testimonials (7/10): 

• Positive feedback and references from current clients.
• Case studies showcasing successful travel management experiences.
• Reputation and credibility within the industry.

10. Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility (5/10):

• Commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly travel practices.
• Options for carbon offset programs or eco-conscious travel choices.
• Alignment with your company’s sustainability goals.

The 10 Best Travel Management Companies for Business Travel

As businesses increasingly shift to a global marketplace, the need for efficient and cost-effective travel management has become more important than ever.

In this new era of globalization, organizations are looking for travel managers who can help them navigate the higher prices and complex logistics of doing business internationally. Here are ten of the best travel management companies for businesses of all sizes:

1. TravelBank

TravelBank offers a comprehensive corporate travel management solution with extensive industry experience that includes expense reports, money management, and booking. With TravelBank, businesses can save time and money while ensuring that their employees have a safe and seamless travel experience.

2. AMEX GBT

If you’re looking for an efficient and reliable way to handle your business travel, AMEX GBT is a great option with a fantastic reputation. Their risk alerts and direct communication during disruptions make them a dependable choice, while their pre-negotiated rates can save you money.

Plus, their customer care operates at a rapid 15-second response time, so you can always get help when you need it. And if you need to cancel your trip last minute, FlexiPerk can get you up to 80% of your money back.

3. SAP Concur

SAP Concur is a comprehensive solution for businesses looking to manage their travel spending. It offers a wide range of features, including booking tools, expense reporting, and invoicing. This makes it an ideal solution for companies that want to streamline their travel process and reduce their expenses.

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CWT is a 150-year-old company that has a global presence in 150 countries. So it has a fantastic reputation and a wealth of industry experience. It offers a business-to-business-for-employees platform that’s reliable and easy to use. Their myCWT app is accessible on PC and mobile devices, and it allows travelers to book flights and make reservations at 800,000+ properties at special rates.

Egencia is a travel management software that can help businesses keep track of their travelers and their travel data. This can help ensure traveler safety and a smooth travel program. Egencia also offers reports and analytics so that businesses can see how their travelers are performing and where they can make improvements.

6. BCD Travel

BCD Travel offers comprehensive travel management solutions for businesses of all sizes. With offices in 109 countries, BCD Travel is well-positioned to help businesses manage their travel needs worldwide.

Their software suite includes three separate platforms that can be customized to meet the unique needs of your business. Additionally, BCD Travel offers access to APIs to integrate with their platforms, making it easy to get the exact solution you need.

If you’re looking for a comprehensive travel solution for your business, look no further than CTM. They provide online booking tools for corporate travel, making it easy to find a hotel and car rental. With CTM, you can get your business trip organized quickly and easily.

8. TravelPerk

With the world’s largest inventory of travel options and partners with the biggest names in the business, TravelPerk can cater to your every need. Forget about hours wasted researching flights, hotels, and car rentals – let TravelPerk do all the hard work for you.

9. FCM Travel Solution

If you’re looking for great deals on business travel, FCM Travel Solution is the perfect option. With over 650,000 hotel properties and major airline partnerships, FCM can offer you specially negotiated airfares and hotel rates.

Plus, their FCM Connect suite of tools includes a powerful online booking tool and an expense management platform, making trip planning and tracking expenses a breeze.

10. TripActions

TripActions has trusted partner connections and an easy booking process that’ll have you on your way quickly and easily. Plus, if you need any help along the way, TripActions’ customer support is always happy to help.

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Factors to consider when choosing a corporate travel management company

When choosing the best corporate travel management solutions for a small business, there are a few key factors to consider.

One of the most important considerations is the travel managers themselves – what experience do they have and what is their knowledge of the travel industry advancements that can save money for your company?

Additionally, it’s important to look at the company’s commitment to traveler wellbeing. Are they offering features like loyalty rewards programs and 24/7 support? Finally, it’s also important to check out the company’s ability to save you money.

Can they offer discounts on airfare, hotels, and car rentals? By considering all of these factors, you can be sure that you’re choosing the best travel management solutions for your business.

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Travel could be a good deal this summer. Here's when plane ticket prices will peak.

Spring is springing, and according to Hopper, it’s time to start thinking about your summer vacation plans.

New data from the online booking site shows some favorable trends for travelers in the next few months, including slightly lower airfares compared with 2023 and hotel and car rental prices that are more or less flat year-over-year.

Here’s what you need to know as you prepare to book, whether you’re looking for a domestic getaway or go on an overseas adventure. It’s also not too late to take advantage of deals on some last-minute trips.

How much are spring and summer plane tickets?

According to Hopper, the best deals right now are on domestic airline tickets. Round-trip flights within the U.S. are averaging $290 in April, but prices are expected to rise in the months ahead.

Hopper’s data shows prices for domestic flights will peak between May and June at $315 on average, then will gradually fall through the summer, reaching a low of $264 on average in September.

On a call with investors discussing first-quarter earnings Wednesday, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said summer travel demand has been pushed forward in recent years in part because schools, especially in the South, are finishing their summer breaks earlier in the year.

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This summer also will be a good time to travel internationally; Hopper data shows fares to most destinations abroad are down compared with last year. 

“Airfare to international destinations continues to improve following two years of bloated prices due to quickly recovering demand, high fuel prices and supply constraints. Airfare to most major regions of the world has dropped compared to last year with the exception of trips to Canada,” Hayley Berg, Hopper’s chief economist, said in the report. “International fares remain higher than pre-pandemic levels to most regions, as higher fuel prices persist and airlines continue to rebuild capacity to many regions.”

How much will a hotel room for the spring and summer cost?

Hotel prices remain mostly flat compared with the same time last year. Rooms in the U.S. are averaging $206 a night; better deals are available in some trending international destinations like Osaka, Japan, and Istanbul, Turkey.

According to Hopper, Las Vegas, New York and Chicago remain popular destinations in the U.S.

Will car rental prices rise this summer?

Car rental prices also haven’t increased much since last year and average $42 a day, according to Hopper.

The report shows most travelers rent a car for about four days, and warm-weather destinations like Orlando and Los Angeles remain popular pickup points.

Zach Wichter is a travel reporter for USA TODAY based in New York. You can reach him at [email protected].

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Global Emissions and Removals by Gas

Global emissions by economic sector, trends in global emissions, emissions by country.

At the global scale, the key greenhouse gases emitted by human activities are:

• Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) : Fossil fuel use is the primary source of CO 2 . CO 2 can also be emitted from the landscape through deforestation, land clearance for agriculture or development, and degradation of soils. Likewise, land management can also remove additional CO 2 from the atmosphere through reforestation, improvement of soil health, and other activities.
• Methane (CH 4 ) : Agricultural activities, waste management, energy production and use, and biomass burning all contribute to CH 4 emissions.
• Nitrous oxide (N 2 O) : Agricultural activities, such as fertilizer use, are the primary source of N 2 O emissions. Chemical production and fossil fuel combustion also generates N 2 O.
• Fluorinated gases (F-gases) : Industrial processes, refrigeration, and the use of a variety of consumer products contribute to emissions of F-gases, which include hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF 6 ).

Additional compounds in the atmosphere including solid and liquid aerosol and other greenhouse gases, such as water vapor and ground-level ozone can also impact the climate. Learn more about these compounds and climate change on our Basics of Climate Change page .

Global greenhouse gas emissions can also be broken down by the economic activities that lead to their atmospheric release. [1]

• Electricity and Heat Production (34% of 2019 global greenhouse gas emissions): The burning of coal, natural gas, and oil for electricity and heat is the largest single source of global greenhouse gas emissions.
• Industry (24% of 2019 global greenhouse gas emissions): Greenhouse gas emissions from industry primarily involve fossil fuels burned on site at facilities for energy. This sector also includes emissions from chemical, metallurgical, and mineral transformation processes not associated with energy consumption and emissions from waste management activities. (Note: Emissions from industrial electricity use are excluded and are instead covered in the Electricity and Heat Production sector.)
• Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use (22% of 2019 global greenhouse gas emissions): Greenhouse gas emissions from this sector come mostly from agriculture (cultivation of crops and livestock) and deforestation. This estimate does not include the CO 2 that ecosystems remove from the atmosphere by sequestering carbon (e.g. in biomass, soils). [2]
• Transportation (15% of 2019 global greenhouse gas emissions): Greenhouse gas emissions from this sector primarily involve fossil fuels burned for road, rail, air, and marine transportation. Almost all (95%) of the world's transportation energy comes from petroleum-based fuels, largely gasoline and diesel. [3]
• Buildings (6% of 2019 global greenhouse gas emissions): Greenhouse gas emissions from this sector arise from onsite energy generation and burning fuels for heat in buildings or cooking in homes. Note: Emissions from this sector are 16% when electricity use in buildings is included in this sector instead of the Energy sector.

Note on emissions sector categories.

Emissions of non-CO 2 greenhouse gases (CH 4 , N 2 O, and F-gases) have also increased significantly since 1850.

• Globally, greenhouse gas emissions continued to rise across all sectors and subsectors, most rapidly in the transport and industry sectors.
• While the trend in emissions continues to rise, annual greenhouse gas growth by sector slowed in 2010 to 2019, compared to 2000 to 2009, for energy and industry, however remained roughly stable for transport.
• The trend for for AFOLU remains more uncertain, due to the multitude of drivers that affect emissions and removals for land use, land-use change and forestry.
• rising demand for construction materials and manufactured products,
• increasing floor space per capita,
• increasing building energy use,
• travel distances, and vehicle size and weight.

To learn more about past and projected global emissions of non-CO 2 gases, please see the EPA report, Global Non-CO 2 Greenhouse Gas Emission Projections & Mitigation Potential: 2015-2050 . For further insights into mitigation strategies specifically within the U.S. forestry and agriculture sectors, refer to the latest Climate Economic Analysis report on Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Potential in U.S. Forestry and Agriculture .

In 2020, the top ten greenhouse gas emitters were China, the United States, India, the European Union, Russia, Indonesia, Brazil, Japan, Iran, and Canada. These data include CO 2 , CH 4 , N 2 O, and fluorinated gas emissions from energy, agriculture, forestry and land use change, industry, and waste. Together, these top ten countries represent approximately 67% of total greenhouse gas emissions in 2020.

Emissions and sinks related to changes in land use are not included in these estimates. However, changes in land use can be important: estimates indicate that net global greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, forestry, and other land use were approximately 12 billion metric tons of CO 2 equivalent, [2] or about 21% of total global greenhouse gas emissions. [3] In areas such as the United States and Europe, changes in land use associated with human activities have the net effect of absorbing CO 2 , partially offsetting the emissions from deforestation in other regions.

EPA resources

• Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (in the United States)
• Non-CO 2 Greenhouse Gases: Emissions and Trends
• Capacity Building for National GHG Inventories

Other resources

• UNFCCC GHG Data Interface
• European Commission Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research
• World Development Indicators
• Climate Watch
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Average length of stay of domestic overnight visitors Sydney, Australia 2014-2022

The average length of stay of domestic overnight visitors to Sydney, Australia in the year ended December 2022 was 2.8 days. In the previous year, the average length of stay was 3.3 days. 

Average length of stay of domestic overnight visitors to Sydney, Australia from 2014 to 2022 (in days)

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