Gazing into the Crystal Ball: What will travel be like in 2015?

By Rashmi Hemrajani

What will travel be like in 2015? Will India witness better connectivity or be on the wishlist of the evolved traveller? We, at ET Travel are getting to the answers right here.

Read on to know about the new and emerging travel trends in Indian and International Markets.

Destinations

Countries in Central and South America such as Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Nicaragua, and Panama have risen to the eMust Seef list of the Indian traveller. Also Japan, China, Egypt, Greenland, Iceland, Tibet and Nepal are intriguing for the evolved traveller. Unexplored places in India such as Tinchuley in West Bengal, Mainpat in Chhattisgarh, Daringbadi, Odisha and Majuli in Assam are on the travellerfs mind.

Transportation

According to various International and National surveys, transportation to reach a particular destination is getting as experiential as possible. Think, riding the rails in India, cruising down the Yangtze in China, chartering a bi-plane between African camps or bicycling through hipster Brooklyn.



Transportation to reach a particular destination is getting as experiential as possible. Think cruising, boat rides and more.

Travel By Interest

Beyond the obvious stimulation, travellers are seeking to learn, experience and acquaint themselves with like-minded people. Photography tours, volunteer tourism, heritage walks and spiritual seeking are some of the most emerging travel ideas. There is a thirst to get better at your hobbies by using travel as a tool.

Peer to Peer Dining

Renting homes and rooms to stay for tourists from local hosts has made the natural transition to dining experiences. A number of websites, such as bookalokal and eat with organise meals for tourists by the locals. Known as Peer to Peer dining, this concept offers tourists a unique and authentic experience, within a suitable budget. However, this trend is more useful for Indians travelling overseas.

Braggies

It's time to welcome the Braggies. Tourists posting boastful selfies on social media platforms as soon as they are ready to board the aircraft are termed as Braggies.

According to various surveys, most Braggies upload holiday photos within 10 minutes of arriving at their destination. Most hoteliers and travel operators have also started offering incentives to Braggies, such as a free drinks, meals, wi-fi or spa treatments. Get on and let the world know, where you are headed to.



Technology is playing a bigger role than imagined. Tourists are using e-maps and apps to make an enviable itinerary.