As the New Year starts, different travel trends are about to rise as tourists become more conscious of themselves and their environment. There will be more adventurous this year; there will be more solo trips, fewer selfies, eco-friendly getaways, and a lot more. So, here are the five travel trends that will change and shape tourism this 2019.
'No-Frills' Airlines
No-frills airlines will be on the rise for a more budget-friendly getaway. There will be no luggage, no assigned seat, no food or drink in this new way of flying.
"I predict 2019 will be a year of change, particularly for 'legacy' airlines," CEO and co-founder of door-to-door luggage delivery service Send My Bag Adam Ewart. He also added that the no-frills trend would continue rise all over the world because of the rising aviation fuel prices.
Eco-Friendly Getaways
Single-use plastics like cutlery and wrappings will gradually disappear from hotels, restaurants, and cruise ships. Travelers and destinations will be more conscious of the plastics they are using and turn more eco-friendly to help the environment.
France's AliKats Mountain Holidays' co-founder Al Judge said that travelers will be more aware of their surroundings and will look for ways to enjoy their vacation without feeling the guilt. According to the South China Morning Post, tourists will opt to look for a holiday company that has an environmental policy as a core of its business.
'Last-Chance' Traveling Trend
The old cliché "100 places you need to see before you die" is so yesterday. The new trend will be the "100 places they need to see before it dies" as the last-chance traveling trend will be on the rise this year.
Much Better Adventures co-founder Sam Bruce predicted that the "last-chance tourism" will grow as a "motivation behind destination decision." As the impact of climate change is now evident on environment and tourism destinations, it may be the last time travelers can come to visit these places.
Instagram's Decline
It cannot be denied that Instagram has changed the way people travel. Sixty-one percent of 18 to 24-years-old travelers often share their holiday experiences online by posting selfies or the place's snaps, per The Guardian.
However, Instagram is now taking the blame of some serious incidents linked to taking the perfect shots and selfies or the so-called "Instagram deaths." So, some travel destinations take comprehensive measures to avoid these incidents by launching anti-social media campaigns and banning the use of smartphones or taking photos.
Traveling Solo
A lot of people today, especially women, will opt to travel solo. "The solo female travel market will continue to balloon," Bruce said.
Solo female travelers grow by 52 percent between 2016 and 2017. So, there are more tour operators ready to serve their female clients.
