OT Staff & Waquar Habib
Travellers shifted from rapid sightseeing to immersive rooted travel, lingering in one place weeks or months, engaging with local culture, markets and daily life largely enabled by remote work flexibilities.
Artificial intelligence powered personalised itineraries, real-time recommendations and adaptive trip alterations, making digital planning tools essential for travellers seeking tailored, stress-free journeys.
Responsible tourism became central, with tourists choosing verified eco-friendly accommodation, carbon-light transport and conservation experiences to reduce environmental impact.
Trips focussing on physical and mental wellbeing — such as Ayurveda retreats, nature immersions, breathwork camps and digital detox stays — became hallmark wellness travel experiences.
Culinary travel moved beyond fine dining, with travellers seeking local food traditions, cooking classes, indigenous techniques and market tours for authentic regional tastes.
Flexible work patterns encouraged multiple short 2–4 day escapes rather than long holidays, boosting demand for city breaks, nature weekends and cultural micro-adventures.
Film and television influence turned screen-inspired travel into immersive narrative journeys, with curated experiences reflecting favourite stories and characters in real destinations.
Travel interest favoured destinations mixing historic architecture, traditional culture and modern art or urban creativity, enhancing cultural depth in travel itineraries.