The Most Interesting Travel Trends for Your Bucket-List!

The post-pandemic years saw a substantial boom in travel and tourism across the world. Travellers not only engaged in domestic travel but even the international travels soared to new highs.

According to a study by McKinsey and Co., India recorded an estimated 13 million outbound tourists in 2022.

With people seeking adventures to break the pre-pandemic records in 2022 and checking off their bucket lists in 2023, many new trends have emerged in 2024 molding the way travelers usually plan their trips.

Here are some travel trends for 2024 that you may tap into as well to discover new and unique adventures for your next trip:

1. Astro-Tourism: A booming trend among nyctophiles and those who love stargazing away from pollution, noise, and bustling cities.

Countries to explore: Norway, Finland, Australia, New Zealand, Tanzania

2. Sports Tourism: Who doesn't want to support their favorite cricket/football team live? From energetic football matches to exciting F1 races, witnessing a sports game is an enthralling experience for sure!

Countries to explore: Paris, UK, Spain, USA, Germany, Qatar

3. Coolcations: Mountain getaways are the new cool this summer! Travelers are ditching tropical sandy vacations due to soaring temperatures and finding refuge among the cool and icy caps.

Countries to explore: Nepal, Bhutan, Italy, Peru, New Zealand, Switzerland, Austria, Iceland, Scotland

4. Music Festivals: Every Swiftie dreams of witnessing their idol live just how every Coldplay fan dreams of witnessing the 'Magic' IRL! Travelers are looking forward to experiences of a lifetime planning their itineraries around major concerts and music festivals.

Countries to explore: USA, Amsterdam, Italy, UK, Canada

5. Shoulder Season Travel: Most travelers avoid planning their trips during the peak seasons due to higher costs and crowds. To get better prices and a quaint atmosphere, tourists have started planning their trips during shoulder seasons - towards the end of the off-season and right at the beginning of peak season.

6. Luxury and Longevity: Travellers who are planning luxe and relaxing trips are opting for sustainable resorts with biohacks that embrace various kinds of treatments, exercise routines and regenerative atmosphere to cater longevity of life. 2024 is for relaxing and unwinding mind!

Countries to explore: Belgium, Bali, Thailand, Costa Rica, USA, Mexico

Which of these travel trends have caught your attention? Tell us in the comments!