Articles tagged “megatrends 2025”

There will be an explosion of AI innovation over the next couple of years. The AI travel agent is getting closer, and travel companies will automate tasks long overdue for modernization.

When everything can be clicked, streamed or viewed online, it's the in-real-life-only moments that travelers now crave. From mega concerts to meteor showers, these events will be the driving force in travel in 2025. It’s the age of Live Tourism.

Leisure travelers increasingly lean on trip inspiration from their favorite influencers. The power of these content creators will only grow as social media platforms eventually add e-commerce functionality, enabling influencers to sell travel (and earn commissions) directly in their posts.

Some will always love a luxury spa. But psychedelics (think psilocybin soundbaths and mushrooms) are the phase in high-end wellness.

The Gulf countries are some of the most nimble nations in the world, willing and able to adapt and change to grow their economies.

A growing group of affluent travelers are done with personal butlers and gold-plated fixtures. To them, luxury is a more personal, one-of-a-kind experience.

When the cameras are off and PR teams aren’t hovering nearby, what do travel industry CEOs and executives truly think about the prospect of Donald Trump returning to the presidency? We asked — and they didn’t hold back. 

As global temperatures soar, cooler climates are calling. Next year, ‘North’ will be more than a direction; it’s a destination. 

As business class goes mainstream, premium travelers seeking true exclusivity and comfort are re-discovering the appeal of a bygone format.

As cities around the world deal with a major influx of tourists, get ready to see more short-term rental restrictions, tourist taxes, and reservation systems for some of the most popular destinations.