Keeree Warin Raft House Provides High End Accomodations Of Cheow En Lake In Khao Sok National Park, Thailand. (Photo by: Education Images/UIG via Getty Images)
While we may be nearing the end of January 2018, there’s still plenty of time to start planning for the year’s travel arrangements and get those holiday leaves approved.
From the rise of personalized travel to luxury travelers seeking more authentic local experiences, here are four key travel trends everyone should know about.
Embrace Personalization
According to Daniel Welk, vice president of Hilton APAC Luxury Operations, “The travelers of today expect integrated and personalized digital interactions across channels throughout their travel experience.” So much so that travelers are willing to provide hotels and other travel providers data from past travels to receive more personalized services. The Hilton Honors App, for instance, works with hotel management systems so guests can check into and select preferred rooms, as well as decide on room service features during their entire stay. Similarly, other hotels and travel operators are offering bespoke experiences catered to the individual’s preferences. It’s ultimately time to say goodbye to cookie cutter travel packages in 2018.
Slower Travel
In a time where we’re constantly occupied by digital devices, there’s a greater desire to escape from it all and travel slow. This year will see more travelers escaping to far...