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Topic - 2023 Travel Trends

2023 Travel Trends
Report cover - Global Travel Trends 2023 from ForwardKeys

Global Travel Trends 2023 from ForwardKeys

The year 2023 marks a significant milestone as many destinations and travel businesses are still focused on recovering from the impact of COVID-19. While the speed of recovery varies by region, it is expected to be complete by the end of 2024, even for countries that recently lifted travel restrictions. This means that destinations can now turn their attention to pre-pandemic issues such as determining the type of tourism, destinations, and purposes that they want to promote. However, the context in which these questions are asked has changed. It is now shaped by geopolitical events, technological advancements, and concerns about sustainability.

2023 Travel Trends

Destination Rankings of Summer 2023 Reveal 5 Major Travel Trends

ForwardKeys, the travel analytics firm has identified five major travel trends in global air travel this summer. These have been revealed by an analysis of the top destinations and top origin markets compared to last year and to pre-pandemic levels in 2019.

2023 Travel Trends
Shanghai skyline - Source Mastercard

Travel Industry Trends 2023: Mainland China Re-Opens, Experiences Endure, and Business Travel Bounces Back

New insights from the Mastercard Economics Institute reveal that consumers are taking advantage of a more traditional travel ecosystem in 2023, prioritizing leisure travel and pioneering new corridors around the world. Released today, Travel Industry Trends 2023 delivers key insights about the global state of travel, punctuated by shifting economic landscapes, persistent consumer demands, and a reopening of mainland China.

2023 Travel Trends

What's on the Cards for Travel in 2023? - ForwardKeys

Now that we have reached 2023, can we expect the year to play out any differently than the previous two? Are we nearer to the light at the end of the tunnel now that masks are no longer compulsory in public transport and travellers do not need to worry so much about travel requirements?

Canadian Travel Trends
Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos - Aerial view

Virtuoso Reveals Top 2023 Travel Trends for Canadians

The majority - 75 percent - listed relaxation and disconnecting as the primary incentive for taking a leisure trip, followed by adventure, which is almost twice as important for Canadians than for global travellers (41 percent versus 25 percent).

Traveler Tribes
Cover - Traveler Tribes 2033 Report

Traveler Tribes in the Americas - Making Memories and Forging New Tech - By Eduardo Schutte

Anyone who knows me understands how much I value experiences and am always open to trying new things and visiting new places. Over the last year, I’ve seen travel blossom back to life, and it has fueled a newfound excitement in me to again explore both familiar and new places. It’s no wonder when I took the Traveler Tribes 2033 quiz, it categorized me as an Excited Experientialist.

2023 Travel Trends
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Top Three Travel Trends for 2023 - By Caroline Bremner

Travel is at full throttle with growth rates through the roof as the industry powers ahead with its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, yet now faces significant headwinds from the cost-of-living crisis. To weather the latest storm, travel brands and destinations are tapping into values-based tourism products and services that resonate more with consumers that seek out transformational travel experiences.