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December 20, 2017
American Express Travel Reveals Emerging Trends and Top Ten Destinations for 2018
Travel Trends Signal Interests in Cultural Discovery, Camaraderie, Premium Amenities, Wellness and More
According to a new survey conducted for American Express Travel, travelers in the United States are focused on pursuing their personal passions through the lens of travel.ÒFor 2018, we see U.S. travelers expanding personal and global boundaries when they travel. We noted an increased interest in cultural discovery, personal connections, inspiring destinations, and premium, rejuvenating travel experiences,Ó says Tom Stein, VP of American Express Travel. INTERNATIONAL INTEREST: DISCOVERY OF FOREIGN CULTURES & HISTORY American Express TravelÕs international bookings for travel in the first quarter of 2018 are up 44 percent, and the survey corroborates this interest in international destinations. 25 percent of those surveyed cite learning about history, art and culture across the globe as their most important travel goal for 2018.
BLENDING IN: FINDING EXCITEMENT THROUGH IMMERSION
PREMIUM STATE OF MIND: SEEKING AN ELEVATED EXPERIENCE 56 percent of those surveyed are willing to pay more to get better service and 53 percent like to be pampered while traveling. Additionally, luxury travelers are increasingly booking premium seating with 68 percent of those surveyed planning to fly first or business class in 2018. More than half (56 percent) view a refreshed, luxurious premium airplane as the most desired perk when traveling by air.
CAMARADERIE: CONNECTING WITH THOSE WHO MATTER While solo travel still has its place, more than half (53 percent) of those surveyed prefer a social travel experience including likeminded travelers. Who you are traveling with (25 percent) is more important than where you are going (17 percent), according to the survey findings.
LETÕS REJUVENATE: FOCUS ON TOTAL PERSONAL WELLNESS Nearly half (49 percent) of those surveyed view travel as Ôenergizing,Õ with nearly as many (48 percent) planning to travel over the next year to escape, recharge and reconnect with themselves.
AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL TOP TEN DESTINATIONS FOR 2018 Based on American Express Travel proprietary booking data, the top ten travel destinations for the upcoming year include:
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