After the COVID-19 pandemic spread, almost everyone was eager to travel again after being stuck at home for a while. They wanted to go on more trips and spend more money on them. Travel returns to normal as people slowly return to how they lived before the pandemic. People are more careful about their travel plans, considering their budgets and schedules to ensure they get the best deals.
With these things, a lot of travel trends will happen in 2023:
Purchasing power will be the driving force behind travel. Inflation is expected to grow in 2023, forcing households to rethink how they travel and look for bang-for-buck deals.
The end of ‘Revenge Travel’. We will see more stabilization in 2023. After the reopening of many destinations saw significant hikes in flight and accommodation bookings, the market is finally returning to normalcy.
Cultural cities will continue to be top destinations. According to a study on future travel trends by Hotels.com, Abritel, and Expedia, the highest demand growth on Expedia are bustling cities rich in culture like Paris, Milan, and New York.
Film tourism will prevail. The old town of Dubrovnik is now known as the location of ‘Game of Thrones’. Likewise, the Banaue Rice Terraces in the Philippines gained popularity due to the film ‘Avengers: Endgame.’ These locations saw visitor growth in the past years, and 38% of travelers have already taken the plunge and booked this 2023. A further study by Hotels.com, Abritel, and Expedia revealed that two-thirds of travelers worldwide considered booking destinations after seeing them in films.
Responsible travel. Studies confirm that over 60% of tourists will travel responsibly, reducing their carbon footprint. This includes supporting local merchants, traveling by train rather than plane, and staying longer. Travelers are paying close attention to respecting the environment and local traditions. This type of tourism is becoming popular among millennials.
Wellness vacations. People now see the importance of their physical and mental well-being. According to a study, 79% of respondents see well-being as synonymous with their free time and a non-negotiable priority. This is reflected in the way people travel. The tourism industry has seen this opportunity to reinvent the customer experience and is investing heavily in spas, wellness, and detox retreats.
A need for nature. We now see a trend in camping, trekking, and glamping trips as old-timers and first-time adventurers want to feel close to their hearts.
Solo travel. Going solo is fast becoming a travel trend. Flight and hotel comparator Kayak reported that searches for solo trips during the last quarter of 2022 have increased by 20% vs. 2021. “Alone time” will become popular, with nearly a third of travelers considering a solo trip next year.
With all of these travel trends, Simplenight saw that the Philippines had a lot of potential and will launch SigeGo there in June.
“One of the driving forces of SigeGo are the Filipinos. The Philippines runs on tourism and grit, which makes it primed for something like SigeGo to be implemented because it can take all of the unique content the Philippines has to offer, centralize it onto one platform and use it to support Pinoy businesses and brands. Now is the perfect time because consumers are ready for something to point, click, and buy. SigeGo will be disruptive and will become a way of life,” said David Palmieri, President and CEO of SigeGo and acting Chief Commercial Officer of Simplenight.
CEO Mark Halberstein’s vision for Simplenight started with personalizing concierge services. It has now grown into a vast network of goods and services that can be booked through its omnichannel platform technology. It links vendors from around the world in many categories to an e-commerce system that can be booked.
SigeGo is set to become the Philippines’ omnichannel platform. Using technology from Simplenight lets anyone book an experience with just a few clicks and swipes, which has never been done before in the country. The platform is being finished, and it will go live after its launch in early June.
Once SigeGo is in place, it will change how Filipinos and people worldwide explore and enjoy the Philippines. At first, SigeGo will offer travel experiences that include booking hotels, flights, transportation, tours and activities, and other things to do.
But this is just a taste of what will come. SigeGo will stand out because of its easy-to-use technology and wide range of bookable products and services outside the travel industry. SigeGo will change how things are done by giving Filipinos access to the future. SigeGo can help you get wherever you want, whether you are looking for a yacht or a cheap way to stay home.
