A new year is a time for new destinations, new plans and new experiences for many travelers. Watching out for trends helps travelers avoid hassles, get affordable rates and altogether save money. Here are some of the new trends vacation gurus see coming in for 2013.
1. Group Bookings
Vacation vouchers continue to expand the number of people who could avail the discount they provide at a given schedule. While some might think that spending time with mom, dad and the extended family, you actually get a lot of space for yourself with the many activities most vouchers can give you, such as spending a social dinner with your family and getting some “alone time” by yourself in the afternoon or morning. Saves you a lot of money as well.
2. Travel Social Networks
A great many social networks focused on travel, sharing and promotional packages would be born in 2013. Most vacations nowadays are planned when one person sees a seductive location on a social media website, namely a friend’s social media account. As more social networks focused on travel continue to emerge, so will the numbers of people interested in never-before seen locations and destinations.
3. Internet Break
Many vacationers want to have a relaxing break at the beach or while skiing in a winter resort, but sometimes, technology is pervasive that wi-fi and other amenities available at home are available at most airplanes and hotels. A great number of people continue to complain about not getting the vacation they want. Experts see that many people are realizing that it is the Internet itself that makes their vacation more weary and many establishments will continue to turn off their wi-fi connections, which may leave customers angry at first, but then recharged afterwards.
4. Sports Tourism
Olympics and other sports festivals may take the crown this year for tourism. A great example of such potential was the 2012 London Olympics, which left many amazed and had memorable experiences with the people they shared it with. Notably, more and more sports festivals will go on all over the world, and people will still continue to see them and stay for a while in the country.