For the travel and tourism market, to put it lightly, it was a challenging year. We think back at some of the more travel trends that appeared in 2020 in the post-pandemic era.
This year was one of the very sweeping changes that have permanently altered the world of travel and hospitality. Travel into 2020 has been driven by fitness, sanitation, and social distance. Surveys show that over 90 percent of individuals see health and safety as a core concern. In their travel plans, over 80 percent of travelers gravitated towards trusted brands.
With about 90% of people willing to start traveling, more and more tourists have discovered India’s diverse beauty, contributing to increased domestic tourism.
Here are some of the main developments in 2020 that have influenced the travel direction.
Drivecations
More than 80 percent of individuals expressed interest in traveling with families and loved ones, contributing to the rise of driving holidays as individuals were willing to go to destinations near their homes, leading to the exploration of offbeat locations. Many travelers were also comfortable traveling marginally longer lengths to ensure that they could retain a safe degree of social isolation. In recent months, places such as Goa, Rajasthan, Kerala, Uttarakhand, and Karnataka, all within driving distance of main cities, have seen a surge in leisure.
Staycations
People have been finding innovative and healthy ways to spend meaningful time with their close friends and families, restricted to the privacy of their homes. Staycations are becoming increasingly common, among others, in hotel companies in Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, and Kolkata. Stays are ideal for travelers of all generations, paired with limited needed travel, low holiday preparation time, expense, and carbon footprint.
Workcations
In recent months, there’s been a growing desire to detach from the four walls of a home to optimize work from revitalizing settings such as a resort, castle, valleys, or by the lake, with the boundaries between work and leisure blurring. People schedule longer stays at resorts to combine time with family and encourage a burst of professional imagination.
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Homestaying
As travelers are searching for more unique, exclusive, and interactive experiences, India’s luxury homestay market sees steady growth. In comparison, surveys suggest that more than 70% of people enjoy more extended vacations, varying from a week to 10 days. Homestays offer travelers the chance to bond together at exclusive locations in stunning private bungalows and cottages while enjoying authentic local history and traditions.
Wellness Travelling
The last few months have provoked us to calm down and reflect on our well enough and health. The future of travel is changing progressively to concentrate on perceptions that positively affect one’s total well-being. There has been a growing pattern of travelers focusing on wellness retreats that enable them to interact with nature and engage in wellness menus crafted and revitalize their minds and bodies.
