NEEDHAM, Mass., Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
Tripadvisor®, the world's largest travel platform, today
announced the winners of the 2020 Travelers' Choice®
Awards for Destinations. The annual destination awards include two
new categories. First, Trending, recognizes destinations
that saw the biggest increase in positive reviews, booking interest
and searches over the last year. Second, Emerging, looking
ahead to what's next — the destinations still ahead of the
curve that travelers are already saving to their Trips on
Tripadvisor, a great indicator of up and coming hotspots.
"We know the best trips are often inspired and guided by people
like you who've been there before. The Trending and Emerging
Destination winners are based on the feedback and growing interest
from travelers on Tripadvisor and are therefore fantastic sources
of inspiration and planning for discovering somewhere new," said
Neela Pal, VP of Brand for
Tripadvisor. "From the hot destinations our Tripadvisor travelers
are currently loving - to fascinating new places whetting the
appetite of more adventurous explorers - these winners are all ones
to watch, and hopefully visit!"
Natural Attractions Trending for 2020
Key Largo has been named the top-trending
destination in the U.S. for 2020, according to Tripadvisor global
traveler data. This 30-mile-long island is a premiere playground
for travelers looking for scuba diving adventure, and is home to
the world's largest artificial reef. Many of the other domestic
trending destinations are a nature lover's paradise. From
Moab's red rock arches to
Fairbanks' northern lights, scenic
destinations across the country surged in popularity this past
year.
Top 25 Trending Destinations in the U.S.
- Key Largo, Fla.
- Moab, Utah
- Anna Maria Island, Fla.
- Santa Barbara, Calif.
- Brooklyn, N.Y.
- Saint Louis, Mo.
- Park City, Utah
- Fairbanks, Alaska
- Healdsburg, Calif.
- Colorado Springs, Colo.
- Bend, Ore.
- Louisville, Ky.
- Houston, Texas
- Beaver Creek, Colo.
- Memphis, Tenn.
- Detroit, Mich.
- Page, Ariz.
- Greenville, S.C.
- Portland, Maine
- Charlotte, N.C.
- Indianapolis, Ind.
- Chatham, Mass.
- Sevierville, Tenn.
- West Yellowstone, Mont.
- Eureka Springs, Ark.
Tripadvisor also revealed the top trending destinations in the
world, with Kochi, India ranking #1. Check out the full list
of award winners here:
www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-TrendingDestinations.
Under the Radar Destinations Emerging in New Decade of
Travel
The Tripadvisor 2020 Emerging Destination winners are all about
what's next - "ahead of the curve" places around the world,
according to Tripadvisor review interest and Saves data.
Kaliningrad, a tiny sliver of
Russia between the Baltic Sea,
Poland and Lithuania, has been revealed as the #1
Emerging Destination for 2020.
The only U.S. destination to make the global Emerging winner
list is Tulsa, Oklahoma. Travelers
across the globe are noticing Tulsa for its culture, food, and robust arts
scene. Those who crave sunshine will also find a lot to love, with
more than 140 parks within the city limits and endless
opportunities to stop and smell the roses (and other flowers) at
the Tulsa Botanic Garden.
Top 25 Emerging Destinations in the World
- Kaliningrad, Russia
- Saranda, Albania
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Luxor, Egypt
- Naoussa, Greece
- Rugen Island, Germany
- Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam
- Monopoli, Italy
- La Paz, Mexico
- Curaçao, Caribbean
- Ile d'Oleron, France
- Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Tulsa, Okla., United States
- Ipswich, United Kingdom
- Franschhoek, South Africa
- Tangier, Morocco
- Takamatsu, Japan
- Cala d'Or, Spain
- Petropolis, Brazil
- Antwerp, Belgium
- Mirissa, Sri Lanka
- Alvor, Portugal
- Winnipeg, Canada
- Darwin, Australia
- Agra, India
To help plan your best trip, check out Tripadvisor reviews,
photos and forum posts from travelers around the world. To see all
2020 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Destination Award winners, visit
www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Destinations.
Methodology
Trending and Emerging Destination award-winners were determined
using an algorithm that measured year-over-year increase in
positive Tripadvisor traveler review ratings for accommodations,
restaurants and attractions, and increase in booking interest and
searches across destinations worldwide. For the Emerging
Destination category, year-over-year Saves data from Tripadvisor
travelers was also factored into the methodology.
Travelers can "save" their travel ideas and plans on Tripadvisor
by tapping the heart icon on places to stay, restaurants, and
things to do. This lets travelers keep track of their travel plans
and remember them for later. Travelers can also add their Saves to
a Trip in order to see them on a map, organize their plans, add
dates, and share their upcoming plans with travel companions,
friends and family. Saves is a great indicator of what travelers
are interested in doing in the future, as opposed to what they have
done or are booking now.
Note to Editor
According to Moab Area Travel Council Executive Director
Elaine Gizler, "As more
travelers crave Moab's unique
adventures, outdoor experiences and extraordinary landscapes every
year, environmental stewardship and tourism sustainability will
remain our top priority, and we'll continue to educate and
encourage travelers to experience Moab like locals and become stewards of the
land – ensuring we protect the Moab experience for future generations."
About Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel platform*, helps 463
million travelers each month** make every trip their best trip.
Travelers across the globe use the Tripadvisor site and app to
browse 859 million reviews and opinions of 8.6 million
accommodations, restaurants, experiences, airlines and cruises.
Whether planning or on a trip, travelers turn to Tripadvisor to
compare low prices on hotels, flights and cruises, book popular
tours and attractions, as well as reserve tables at great
restaurants. Tripadvisor, the ultimate travel companion, is
available in 49 markets and 28 languages.
The subsidiaries and affiliates of Tripadvisor, Inc.
(NASDAQ:TRIP), own and operate a portfolio of travel media brands
and businesses, operating under various websites and apps,
including the following
websites: www.airfarewatchdog.com, www.bokun.io, www.bookingbuddy.com, www.cruisecritic.com, www.familyvacationcritic.com, www.flipkey.com, www.thefork.com
(including www.lafourchette.com, www.eltenedor.com, www.restorando.com,
and www.bookatable.co.uk), www.holidaylettings.co.uk, www.holidaywatchdog.com, www.housetrip.com, www.jetsetter.com, www.niumba.com, www.onetime.com, www.oyster.com, www.seatguru.com, www.singleplatform.com, www.smartertravel.com, www.vacationhomerentals.com,
and www.viator.com.
* Source: Jumpshot for Tripadvisor Sites, worldwide,
November 2019
** Source: Tripadvisor internal log files, average monthly unique
visitors, Q3 2019
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