Travel Trends 2025: What’s Hot And What’s Not In The Future Of Travel

In 2024, travel trends were a mix of escapism and edginess. While some travellers seized the opportunity to visit the shooting locations of their favourite Netflix shows, others tried to limit their dopamine sources to join the social media-fueled ‘raw-dogging’ bandwagon. As concerns about overtourism grew, travellers began seeking out lesser-known alternatives, embracing the ‘destination dupe’ trend. The year also witnessed a surge in interest in celestial wonders, with the aurora borealis putting on a spectacular show. As travel trends continue to shape our wanderlust, 2025 promises to be no exception.

Looking ahead at the 2025 travel trends, we can expect a continued focus on sustainable practices, responsible tourism, and innovative travel experiences. From off-the-grid adventures to the next top inbound destinations like Africa, the future of travel is full of exciting possibilities.

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Travel trends in 2025: What industry insiders predict

1. Sports and music tourism will become the ‘dynamic duo’
2. Wellness tourism is all set for a ‘glow up’
3. Set-jetting will make a star-studded reentry
4. Bleisure travel will bank on hybrid work schedules
5. Coolcations to soar in popularity
6. An anti-overtourism travel trend for 2025: Not-hot tripping
7. Longer and sustainable safaris to become the new ‘it’ experience
8. The ‘hurkle-durkling’ trend will continue to gain traction
9. Sober tourism will be the life of the travel trend party in 2025
10. Demand for culinary tourism will boil over

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