A LIFE OF LEISURE: HOW FUTURE OF VACATIONS SPEAKERS SEE TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMING DESTINATIONS

Which trends are vacation speakers set to discuss in the coming years? Let’s recap and review, shall we?

More Personalized and Customized Vacations

One major trend in the travel industry that is expected to continue growing over the next five years is personalized and customized vacations tailored to travelers’ specific interests and preferences. Vacation planning companies and tour operators will utilize data and feedback to craft specialized itineraries, tours, excursions, and full vacation packages unique to each guest. It allows travelers to truly customize their ideal vacation experience.

Increased Use of Virtual and Augmented Reality

The use of immersive technologies like virtual reality and augmented reality in the travel space is forecasted to expand enormously in the next few years. Vacation speakers will likely discuss how travelers can virtually tour destinations, hotels, attractions, and more to get a highly realistic preview and better plan their trips accordingly. The on-site use of AR during vacations also enriches and enhances tourists’ experiences.

Rise of Multigenerational Family Vacations

As younger generations like Millennials start families, the popularity of extended multi-generational vacations including grandparents, parents, and grandchildren will likely surge. That enables meaningful quality time together and creating special memories across age groups. Vacation speakers will probably highlight top multigenerational destinations and activities for these trips.

Increased Popularity of Sustainable Tourism

Eco-conscious and sustainability-focused tourism will continue rising significantly. Many travelers now actively consider the environmental, socio-cultural, and economic impacts of their trips. Vacation speakers will predictably discuss earth-friendly travel trends – “green” lodging, conservation excursions, volunteer initiatives that give back to local communities, nature tours supporting wildlife preserves, and ways travelers can reduce their carbon footprint.

Continued Growth of Wellness Tourism

Seeking to improve health, reduce stress, and embrace overall wellbeing – wellness vacations focusing on self-care, healthy lifestyles, fitness, meditation, spa services, yoga retreats, etc. are enormously popular. As daily life gets busier, the wellness tourism sector will doubtlessly keep thriving. Future vacation speakers are sure to emphasize this trend across ages and demographics for the foreseeable future.