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Five Most Significant Travel Trends To Expect For 2023


Through internal data, research and surveys with global partners and customers, as well as key data from industry experts, eviivo, a leading travel tech company that works with over 20,000 unique, notable and luxury accommodation providers globally – from boutique hotels


to Airbnbs and vacation rentals – released key insights to determine the top travel trends for 2023.


ITS OFFICAL: travel is back.


2022 marked a return to form for travel and tourism – and while there may be rising costs globally, it’s not stopping travellers from taking


holidays and exploring the world. In fact, 2023 looks promising, with millions of travellers already planning trips, and a projected 20% increase in earnings for the global tourism sector.


Take a look at our top 5 trends that travellers, as well as employees in hospitality and property owners, boutique hoteliers and hosts, should expect for next year. 1. Travellers will continue to prefer short-term rentals over big chain hotels. The short-term rental market,


offering more affordable properties in the same locations as chain hotels, is seeing explosive growth in independent accommodation, including


Airbnbs, vacation


rentals, inns, boutique hotels, B&Bs and unique privately owned properties such as castles and yurts. 2. No, inflation is not forcing travellers to pinch pennies — many are actually splurging While inflation feels like a mountain, travellers are climbing it and won’t be intimidated. In fact, according to Booking.com’s Travel in 2023 report, nearly half of travellers admitted they will be more indulgent in their vacation spending habits to make up for the lack of travel in the past two years. The main reason? A whopping 72% report travelling will always be worth it with the mood of travellers shifting to “bold adaptability” for 2023.


“We’ve seen a surge in bookings in many of our most luxurious properties across Europe,” says Michele Fitzpatrick, eviivo CEO. “After two years


of lockdown,


quarantine and a stream of change in tourism infrastructure, travellers are ready to treat themselves no matter the cost, even if it means booking a higher-tier room category from what they normally book. They’re also seeing the added value of staying in a wonderful independent property


that offers more space, amenities and privacy versus a chain hotel room, which gives them plenty of reason to splurge.” 3. The top 5 destinations for 2023 are all about relaxation, exploration and inspiration.


Most major travel publications have released their top travel destinations for 2023.


PORTUGAL. Portugal is hot for 2023. Conde Nast Traveler US named Melides, Portugal;


named CN Traveller


UK named Lisbon and Madeira; American Express


and Alentejo by Forbes. 4. Travellers will return to nature – but without being completely unplugged. Sustainable, responsible


and rural travel will continue to gain momentum in 2023, with travellers more inclined to lighten their luggage, choose trains over planes to reduce their carbon footprint and opt for an “off grid” vacation experience. Almost half of global travellers want their 2023 getaway to have a more “back-to-basics” feel – think eco-friendly cabins, huts and yurts – but 53% still want phone and internet connection at their destination.


We also found in our internal data that travellers are increasingly seeking a combination of city and nature. 5. Wellness and improving quality


of 2023 travel. 2023 will see the rise of


the “culture shook” vacationer, as more people are embracing completely new and novel experiences in their travel journeys — but they still want wellness as the main driver for their trip, especially post Covid-19. This includes overall wellness, spa, relaxation and spiritual journeys. It’s why solo travel has been on the rise for solitude and soul searching, and the number of solo travellers reserving trips for 2023 is up 24% compared to 2019.


life is fueling Lisbon;


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