Ten Travel Trends To Watch by Abelow PR
With the start of the new year, NYC boutique PR firm Abelow PR has identified the new trends for 2011 and beyond that will influence people's choice of where and how to travel.
WESTPORT, CT, January 05, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- With the start of the new year, NYC boutique PR firm Abelow PR has identified the new trends for 2011 and beyond that will influence people's choice of where and how to travel.
"We use this information for our clients' travel PR campaigns to make sure we are always on top of the latest trends that will secure media coverage for them and capture their target market's attention," explains Lorraine Abelow, the head and founder of Abelow PR. The agency has been established for almost 20 years and has served many luxury travel brands such as Hilton International and Virgin Atlantic as well as independently-owned tour companies and high-end properties all over the world.
Here are their top ten travel trends to watch in 2011:
1. The Urge to Splurge - After a couple of tough years, the Mendelsohn Affluent Study confirms that spending on travel is up again, especially in the luxury market. According to the motto 'carpe diem' (seize the day), travelers are looking for authentic experiences that are life-changing, while enjoying the luxury of high-end accommodation, great dining and exceptional journeys that go beyond the ordinary.
2. Burma Is Wide Open For Tourism Now - With the release from house arrest of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, more travelers are seeking to visit this magical place. Frozen in time, Burma remains the last country in Southeast Asia that is almost entirely untouched and is also one of the most devoutly Buddhist countries left on earth.
3. Sri Lanka is hot - Arrivals to the country have increased 36%, and priceless cultural treasures, World Heritage sites, fabulous off-shore islands and superb cuisine await intrepid travelers keen on seeing what has been called one of the most beautiful islands in the world.
4. Book Lover Trips - With book groups all the rage, Asia Transpacific Journeys has organized trips based on books such as a Beyond the Sky and Earth based in Bhutan.
5. Vow Renewals on the Upswing - This old favorite is returning as the baby boomers approach milestone anniversaries with many wanting to renew their vows in unique locales. An example is a Jewish couple that renewed their vows at a Hindu temple in India.
6. Sabbaticals To Make a Difference --Sabbaticals are an increasingly popular way to re-prioritize and help others, like helping at a literacy program in Laos or a soup kitchen in Delhi.
7. Travelers Want Authenticity - Festivals and holidays provide authentic and eye-opening ways of experiencing a culture, which is exactly what today's travelers are after. Abelow PR's top choices include a local summer festival in the northern Himalaya, and the Tumbuna Sing-Sing in Papua New Guinea.
8. Travelers Want the "Human Touch" - A counter-trend to online bookings, some tour operators are emphasizing the importance of the "human touch" for personalized travel arrangements and rely on offline bookings only.
9. Luxury Resorts in Far Flung Places - New luxury hotels in off-the-beaten-path destinations such as Burma and even Tibet now allow travelers to escape to the exotic while still enjoying luxurious accommodations and fine food.
10. Brazil: Why Wait? - With the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics around the corner, Brazil is on the cusp of exploding, so travelers should get in before the crowds heat up the prices. Beyond the beaches of Rio, Amazon River cruises, the thundering Iguazu Falls, samba lessons, Afro-Brazilian culinary courses as well as stunning new 'pousadas' (boutique properties) and remote beaches are awaiting travelers.
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