SEATTLE, Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to
analyzing travel trends, Expedia® has a leg up. Being one of the
world's largest online travel brands means being able to uncover
themes across flights, hotel stays, searches and bookings, and even
experiences – all in the pursuit of arming explorers with
everything they need to know to navigate the year ahead. Based on a
robust analyses of US traveler data, Expedia's 2020 Trends in
Travel highlights:
- The fastest-growing destinations around the world
- Hidden gem beaches both near and far
- The rise of natural wonders and college towns
- Top-selling experiences and attractions
Read on for a selection of predictions and trends below and view
the full 2020 Trends in Travel report here.
The New Top 10
Expedia's analysts scoured the list of
fastest-growing destinations to identify the countries that had the
most cities trending based on flight demand. The result: A
brand-new bucket list worthy of a new decade.
"When we looked at where travelers went in 2019, we saw that the
biggest growth in demand was happening for destinations that aren't
the usual tourist hotspots," said Christie
Hudson, Head of PR for Brand Expedia North America. "For
example, instead of Venice or
Rome, the top trending Italian
destinations were in Sardinia and
the Italian Riviera. We hope this report shines a light on new
places to explore and inspires people to start planning their
travel for 2020."
- Spain & Canary
Islands: Ibiza (+50%), Palma de
Mallorca (+35%), Oviedo (+30%), Seville (+15%)
- Canada: Winnipeg
(+465%), Saskatoon (+425%),
Regina (+400%), Halifax (+365%)
- Peru: Trujillo
(+35%), Lima (+15%), Arequipa
(+5%)
- Japan: Naha/Okinawa (+45%), Sapporo (+40%), Tokyo (+20%), Osaka (+20%)
- Italy: Cagliari
(+40%), Genoa (+5%), Olbia (+5%),
Calabria (+5%)
- Australia: Sydney
(+20%), Cairns (+20%), Adelaide
(+15%), Melbourne (+10%),
Gold Coast (+10%), Perth (+5%)
- Mexico: Campeche
(+95%), Oaxaca (+60%),
Puerto Escondido (+50%),
Mexico City (+30%)
- Portugal: Porto
(+55%), Faro (+35%), Lisbon
(+10%)
- Brazil: Fortaleza
(+35%), Iguazu Falls (+10%), Sao
Paulo (+10%)
- India: Goa (+25%),
Ahmedabad (+15%), Delhi (+15%),
Kolkata (+10%)
Popular Experiences: Robots, Ruins and
Rollercoasters
Activities and attractions are more
than just an add-on to a trip. Often, they're one of the top
considerations when travelers are choosing where to go and where to
stay. Not to mention purchasing the tickets ahead of time makes the
trip planning easier. So, don't just go somewhere in 2020 – have an
experience. Here are some of the top-selling activities on Expedia
for inspiration:
- Universal Studios Hollywood Admission in Los Angeles, California (+350%)
- Robot Restaurant Show in Shinjuku, Tokyo (+220%)
- Chichén Itzá Admission, Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico (+125%)
- The High Roller Observation Wheel in Las Vegas, Nevada (+35%)
- San Diego Zoo in San Diego,
California (+15%)
Chasing Waterfalls
Take a cue from Americans
who strayed from the rivers and lakes they were used to this year:
Expedia data reveals many travelers were literally chasing
waterfalls in 2019.
- Niagara Falls, Ontario (hotel
demand +45%)
- Kaieteur Falls, Guyana (flight
demand to Georgetown
+30%)
- Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (hotel demand +25%)
- Sutherland Falls, New Zealand
(flight demand to Christchurch
+20%)
- Iguazu Falls, Brazil (flight
demand +10%)
- Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite National
Park (hotel demand +10%)
Curious about hidden gem beach destinations and which U.S.
college towns are trending? Check out the full 2020 Trends Report
here and start planning your next vacation.
About
Expedia.com
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travelers per month easily plan and book travel. Expedia.com
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Source: Brand Expedia.
All trends based on Expedia.com hotel or flight demand from the
U.S. between January 1, 2019 and
September 15, 2019, compared to the
same time frame in 2018.
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