2016 TRAVEL
What will be in vogue this year? Be ahead of the times as seen below
about the future
TRAVEL
BLEISURE TRAVEL
Business travellers are
combining leisure (Bleisure) with their work-related trips as the emphasis is
on work-life balance. They are bringing their family along or extending
business trips over the weekend. At the same time, they are getting work done
on the move by making use of Wi-fi.
TRAVELLERS ARE THE NEW
BRAND AMBASSADORS
Ever-increasing connectivity
is proving to be highly beneficial for the travel sector. By staying active on
the internet and social media 24X7, passengers share more of their travel
experiences with friends and family, acting as influential brand ambassadors. A
lot of hotels are offering cellphones with up-to-date travel guides and
in-built apps that the guests can use to enhance his or her experience.
PERSONALISATION
Personalisation will go a
step further as the top travel trend of 2016. An emerging trend in the last few
years with technological advancement, it is now possible for consumers to
receive traffic updates while travelling to the air port, find pre-ordered
goods (snacks, pillow, extra blanket etc.) on their seat upon boarding the
flight and have tailored information like `today's meal specials', sent
straight to their phones throughout the holiday.This year, using knowledge
about travel habits and holiday preferences, airlines and hotels will walk a
step ahead and come up with unique services suited to specific needs of various
consumers.
GENERATIONS TOGETHER
Who says the
multi-generational family travel doesn't exist anymore?
In fact, it's getting an update.
In fact, it's getting an update.
Grandparents, parents, and
young children alike are increasing ly planning once-in-a-lifetime trips to exotic
places that offer fun and adventure for all ages. Travel curators play a major
role here by helping the families customise a trip that accommodates several
generations and their specific needs.
HOT-SELLING DESTINATIONS
Some of the best travel
magazines and guides have predicted a striking lineup of prime travel
destinations for the coming year, for reasons historical, environmental,
athletic and more. Fiji, Greenland, Uruguay, Australia, Latvia, Poland, Palau,
Japan and Botswana are promi nent on the must-go list. A striking new entrant
is Iran. As global relations improve with Iran, foreign travel companies and
travel planners are set to enter the otherwise closed territory. With 19 UNESCO
World Heritage Sites and over a dozen ski resorts, Iran is likely to provide a
rewarding experience to undaunted, curious travellers.
-Shikha Shah
TL3JAN16
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