Jet setters and trend seekers usually look for a summer jaunt through the European favs of Italy, Germany and France, but to our surprise there has been an influx of bookings and interest in select African locales. Particularly a 98% jump in bookings to Tanzania. Confirmed by the in depth data mining of Virtuoso's billion dollar bookings. With a change in attitudes and openness towards cultures and adventure in 2016, this is astronomical growth for African locations. Tanzania (Dar El Salaam) is also home to a Kilmanjaro, a bucket list hike to many, including ourselves. If it's not on your list, it's time for an injection of excitement. Changes like these will continue to have a major impact in 2016, along with the predicted rise in flexible and accommodating travel.
Virtuoso's recent press release states, "Africa is hot, with 15 percent growth in travel to the continent over last year. Tanzania is experiencing a huge increase in bookings, as travelers seek out its incredible scenery and diversity of wildlife. South Africa is also up from 2015's summer bookings; together the two countries represent 80 percent of Virtuoso's travel to Africa."
Looking for more trends in what's hot this summer? The Virtuoso Hot 10: These countries have seen the largest percentage of growth in year-over-year bookings.
1. Tanzania (+98%)6. Russia (+44%)2. Portugal (+88%)7. Netherlands (+38%)3. Ireland (+58%)8. Jamaica (+28%)4. Brazil (+53%)9. Sweden (+23%)5. Mexico (+48%)10. Poland (+18%)
The most popular destinations for summer vacations based on future bookings. *Via PR Newswire Apr 19, 2016,
1. Italy6. Ireland2. United Kingdom7. Germany3. France8. South Africa4. Spain9. Greece5. Netherlands10. Israel
Whether you follow the trends of 2016 or seek you're own, we know you just want to relax. Don't worry trend predictions also show you will be able to take advantage of more locations with rigid check out times, lower baggage fees, and larger airline "suites" for luxury travelers.
Whatever you're looking for this summer, you are sure to find plenty of experiential and luxury adventures with pros like Virtuoso or other outfitters like G Adventures, Latitude 38 Luxury and Intrepid. Unforgettable adventures are always within reach. Bon Voyage!
Source: Luxury travel network Virtuoso® influencing 2016 summer destination trends
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