A new generation of travellers-who have a window to the world at their fingertips via social media and a growing appetite for authentic experiences are reshaping the travel industry as we know it.
Tatler caught up with experts and insiders to find out how they're meeting their needs.
MAKING IT COUNT
"After the pandemic, people's appreciation for travel has heightened," says Victor Sanz, creative director of luxury lifestyle brand Tumi, adding that before Covid-19 struck, travel was becoming something we took for granted. "People would go to a city for two or three days, but there wasn't any [deep] connection to the destination they were travelling to."
But now, all of that is changing. More travellers are looking for the opportunity to connect with local communities and to learn the stories that connect a place with its people. No longer looking for a quick change of scenery, we want to travel and come back with a new perspective. And this desire for depth is reflected in the top travel trends for 2024, which include slow travel, off-the-beaten track destinations and immersive cultural experiences.
Sanz says travellers "are looking off the tourist map for experiences that are outside of the norm. If they're going to New York, for example, they may not stay in Manhattan; they might stay in the outer boroughs. You're going to see more of these excursions, which is fantastic because it builds community and a deeper understanding of the world."
This story is from the March 2024 edition of Tatler Malaysia.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the March 2024 edition of Tatler Malaysia.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Tech Talk
Rami Madani of ISKL discusses how AI is impacting education
Boarding Abroad
Elizabeth Marini and Mira Rosa Marini share parentchild perspectives of life at TASIS, the American boarding school in Switzerland that shaped a confident young woman
Gateway to Greatness
Three students share how Garden International School helped them reach their desired Oxbridge institutions
Choose Your Own Ed-venture
There are many noble academic reasons for undertaking a doctorate, but does having a PhD provide any career advantages a master's degree doesn't?
The Human Advantage
Can fresh graduates thrive in an Al-driven world? The future workforce is expected to move away from mundane tasks towards positions that demand critical thinking and interpersonal skills. Here’s what you need to excel in this dynamic era of human-AI collaboration
Join the Green Revolution
Redefine your digital footprint with the Acer Chromebook Vero 514, a revolutionary device that sets the standard for sustainability and performance
Not Your Average Joe
The Chromebook unlocks a seamless computing journey that merges style with functionality
Learning Unlocked
Gamification in education represents a paradigm shift in teaching and learning. By leveraging game-like elements to enhance motivation and engagement, the learning experience is transformed into an interactive and immersive journey
The Power of
What does this mean for our children's education and how can they benefit from it?
AS ABOVE
Dont forget to look up when you stay at these five-star hotels