Travelers choose destination because of culture and people
It is not surprising that many tourists choose Thailand when you read the results of this study. Globally, 47% of travelers say they visited a destination because of the culture and people of that country.
These and other travel trends are the result of a Tripadvisor survey of more than 44.000 travelers and hoteliers.
Gaining new experiences
In the coming year, travelers of all ages will want to try things they haven't done before, whether it's a cruise, a solo trip or something else. Globally, 69% of travelers plan to try something new in 2016. 1 in 5 travelers worldwide indicate that they want to go on a cruise for the first time next year. 17% will travel alone for the first time in 2016 and 15% will make an adventure trip for the first time.
Choice destination for several reasons
Globally, 47% of travelers say they visited a destination because of the culture and people of that country. 1 in 5 travelers (21%) chose a destination because a hotel offered a special offer or package. 'TV tourism' is on the rise: 1 in 5 travelers worldwide indicate that they visited a destination because they saw it on TV.
Stay connected
In 2016, the top amenities travelers look for when booking a place to stay are air conditioning and WiFi. Globally, 63% of travelers say air conditioning is a must when choosing an accommodation. This makes this a point that travelers fall over more often than breakfast (40%) or a swimming pool (26%). 46% said in-room Wi-Fi is a must and they would stay elsewhere if a property didn't offer this feature. 26% of travelers indicate that they only book accommodation with high-speed WiFi; 11% is willing to pay extra for this.
Source: www.tripadvisor.nl/TripAdvisorInsights/n2670/6-mainstream-traveltrends-for-2016