DESTINATIONS TRAVEL IN 2021 | TRENDS 7 10
OF THE BEST
DESTINATIONS FOR 2021
The most popular spots for holidays next year, based on Abta’s latest survey Spain (33%) France (19%)
The US (17%) Italy (16%)
Greece (14%) Portugal (9%) Germany (8%) Croatia (5%)
TRAVEL BY TRAIN
Rail-based breaks were on the rise long before Covid-19 came into the picture, between eco-aware clients seeking an alternative to flying, independent travellers wanting a hassle- free way to get around, and others keen to experience some of the world’s most scenic or luxurious journeys. Anna Davies, sales and marketing manager at Railbookers, says: “The demand for independent, customised, flexible holidays using the train will undoubtedly continue to grow in 2021. We know that 85% of customers who booked with Railbookers in 2020 were new to us, which is incredibly positive as we look ahead to 2021. Events this year have certainly made customers think about travelling by train when they may not have considered it previously. Thanks to our extensive choice of holidays and destinations, there hasn’t been a single day during the pandemic where we haven’t made a new booking.” Luxury rail journeys such as the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (pictured), cruise add-ons and trips through Scotland, Switzerland and Italy are among the most popular.
The Netherlands (4%) Australia (4%)
Source: Abta’s Holiday Habits research 2020
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WILDLIFE AND SUSTAINABILITY
The desire to travel more responsibly and minimise our environmental impact has been gradually gathering pace for years, but lockdown – which saw wildlife and the environment flourish – acted as a catalyst for that change, with operators reporting that sustainability is becoming a bigger factor in consumers’ decision-making. Yet the news wasn’t all positive this year, with increased poaching in many of Africa’s most-popular safari spots as tourist income dried up and conservation efforts were put on hold. The Uganda Wildlife Authority has reduced the cost of gorilla trekking permits from $700 to $400 until March 31 in a bid to revive tourism in the region. Abercrombie & Kent managing director Kerry Golds says: “While lockdowns have allowed animals to roam more freely, they have also cut off crucial sources of funding and given poachers free rein to operate. Conservationists are hoping the pandemic can focus global attention on the need to protect biodiversity.”
travelweekly.co.uk
17 DECEMBER 2020
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PICTURES: Abercrombie & Kent/David Bromham; Shutterstock; VisitBritain/Adam Burton
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