With the new normal in full swing, the world is changing, and tourism is one of the industries that are affected the most! From the latest technologies to a host of discerning travellers flooding the scene, there are plenty of new and exciting trends that have come to light regarding tourism. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest ones below:
1. Mixing business with pleasure while travelling
Gone are the days where business professionals would visit various places for business, and business only. With the world placing greater importance on a work-life balance, corporate bigwigs, entrepreneurs and other travelling business professionals are making more time to kick back and relax (or live it up) while travelling to various local and international destinations. The new term hanging on everyone’s lips? Bleisure travel.
2. Flying solo
While the idea of committing to a solo trip may still sound scary to many of us, lots of people are embracing the idea of travelling alone. Plus, it’s said to boost your self-confidence and allow for greater introspection and self-growth.
Roving along on a solo trip comes with a plethora of add-on benefits that include all the personal time you can muster, leaving behind the unspoken rules that come with group travelling, and being able to do what you want, whenever you want to. These are just some of the ones worth noting.
3. Ecotourism on the rise
The world is progressing towards a more sustainable way of living, with the tourism industry embracing the concept of sustainability through ecotourism. From hotel groups like Rove Hotels embracing a more eco-friendly approach to hospitality to the industry encouraging the lowering of our carbon footprint on the environment, ecotourism—while not a new concept—is growing in popularity.
4. A growing need for wellness travel
Even the most discerning travellers are opting for a more holistic approach to travel through opportunities for a balanced lifestyle, with a greater focus on health and well-being. Hotels include health and fitness facilities for guests such as 24-hour on-site gymnasiums, with travellers also visiting destinations that offer sightseeing in nature and places that offer yoga, as examples.
Healthy alternatives to eating are also ever-popular on food menus. Wellness travel is a big concept that is set to continue growing in the future of tourism.
5. Budget-friendly travel
People are looking to cut down on spending big on accommodation and opting for places that offer more bang for their buck. Many hotels and accommodation options are providing guests with more affordable stay rates without expecting travellers to compromise on luxury and style.
Rove Hotels is just one of the many hotel groups that offer some of the best accommodation rates in Dubai while still offering all the hotel amenities and services one would expect — plus the added benefit of living in a trendy hotel room with all the add-ons to match. The result? More money to spend on experiences and being able to stretch your budget.
6. Staycations
Since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, staycations have experienced more and more popularity, allowing people to continue travelling despite border restrictions in place. Staycations are a popular alternative to globetrotting, offering a greater appreciation for home towns and cities, less required planning, and lower budget requirements.
Plus, with many people embracing the work-from-home and digital nomad lifestyle, enjoying a staycay while working is now a possibility that wasn’t available to most people not too long ago.
7. Pet-friendly travel options
With millennial pet parents placing a greater emphasis on travel, pet hotels and accommodation options are an interesting trend that is naturally growing in popularity. As more people are embracing travel, pet hotels and accommodation is a big trend that ensures you don’t have to worry about whether your furry friend is properly cared for while being away on holiday — whether that entails a staycation or a global travel experience.
8. 3G travel
No, we don’t mean the third generation of wireless mobile technology. 3G travel refers to three-generation travel that includes little Rovers travelling along with their parents and grandparents when embarking on exciting holidays.
With many families living scattered across the globe, family reunion holidays via 3G travel are an exciting way to reconnect with loved ones while making new memories together. Hotels such as Rove City Walk Hotel boast interconnecting rooms ideal for families and bigger groups meeting up with friends on holiday.
Ah, the beauty of tourism! With so many thrilling new trends coming up in tourism, we can’t wait to see how they are embraced by Rovers who venture to Dubai or enjoy a local staycay in the city.
Book your Rover Room at any of the 9 Rove Hotels in Dubai and get started with your exciting adventure in the city. See you soon!
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