Unexplored “hidden gems” are set to become the go to travel destination in 2025 and beyond, according to the latest trends from KAYAK.
From multi-destination city adventures to trips planned by AI agents, KAYAK has revealed the major trends set to influence travel in the next five years in its ‘What the Future’ (WTF) Report.
The world’s leading travel search engine, in partnership with The Future Laboratory, has compiled the WTF report based on social and cultural research, interviews with KAYAK executives and external experts, survey insights and an in-depth analysis of user behaviour.
The future of travel is coming… and it’s probably not what you expect. Here are the trends we’re forecasting for the next 5 years:
There are eight trends which are set to have a major impact on travel in the next fove years, according to KAYAK:
Travel Expert at KAYAK, Rachel Mumford, said: “The way we travel is set to transform dramatically over the next five years, with artificial intelligence, multi-destination adventures, and wellness-driven itineraries redefining our experiences.
“By 2030, the definition of ‘a perfect trip’ will be radically different.”
The shift away from popular, well travelled tourist destinations to unexplored “hidden gems” is gathering momentum and is set to have a real impact on where Brits holiday in years to come.
With this in mind, KAYAK has pulled together a list of the top 20 “trending” travel destinations (based on 2024 searches), to help you decide on the perfect holiday destination – that is popular, but still remains relatively “unexplored”.
The top 20 trending travel destinations, according to Kayak, are:
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Mumford added: “The next era of travel is coming and we predict we’ll see a shift toward unexplored destinations challenging today’s top travel spots as users strive to travel more consciously.
“For those wanting to travel more mindfully by avoiding the peak seasons, there’s KAYAK’s Best Time to Travel tool – just tell us where you’re headed and the length of your stay, and we’ll find the least popular month to fly, helping you avoid peak busy times.”
You can read the full ‘What the Future’ Travel Trends Report by visiting the KAYAK website (a link to which can be found above).
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