London - Forget eating in fancy restaurants, travellers are opting for meals in private homes for the “local” experience, according to a new travel trends report.
Predicting the trends that will take off next year, a new study revealed that more travellers will eat local, stay in posh hostels – dubbed poshtels – and use new technology to plan their trips.
Top Global Travel Trends:
l Design-led “poshtels” are gaining in popularity among the stylish and cost-conscious.
l Wearable devices such as smartwatches and Google Glass are expected to drive travel’s next phase of e-commerce.
l Peer-to-peer dining is on the menu in Europe as new start-ups offer visitors in-home meals.
l The rise in popularity of cycling in the Americas poses a threat to golf tourism.
l Hotel chains are offering reward schemes set up to encourage “braggies”, where guests take photos of the hotel and share the images on social media.
l Africa is tipped to become the surfing capital of the world.
l The Middle East is repositioning itself with design tourism to attract creative minds.
l WeChat has emerged as a viable sales channel for Chinese travel companies.
l India’s rail network is expecting an increase in online and mobile bookings. – Daily Mail