The focus for travel in 2025, is on comfort, adventure, and close connections. Plans for trips in 2025 are also showing that travel costs are important with smart travellers tending to spread their trips over the year and opt for off peak, or non school holiday timings where possible.

Value for Money is an individual perception and can cover all budget levels but generally travellers don’t want to feel ripped off.

With more and more online research being done, hotels and airlines need to be careful they don’t step over the line and lose credibility by overpricing their product or service. There’s no denying the growing use of AI tools in Digital itineraries as ChatGPT is here to stay. It can certainly help with trip planning and be handy when you’re heading to a brand new place to show where to go and what to see. Advances in technology will expand, to include virtual reality experiences, contactless services, and enhanced mobile apps for navigation and booking.

Sustainable Travel with increasing awareness of environmental issues will drive travelers to seek eco-friendly accommodations, carbon offsetting options, and sustainable tourism practices. Contributing something to the destination you travel to, through beach clean ups or wildlife conservation efforts will also make for a purposeful journey. Immersive travel, having intimate, local interactions, and authentic cultural experiences is another trend. Travellers are no longer seeking just a destination, they are looking to connect with the people, cultures and histories that define it.

Home-away-from-home visiting somewhere that offers the comforts of home in a new destination and Multi-generational trips are also on the rise. Family trips designed to accommodate various age groups focus on shared experiences and bonding. Whilst “Bleisure” i.e. combining business and leisure travel will continue to grow as work and travel merge. Travellers seizing the chance to extend business trips into mini-holidays and make the most of time abroad to explore, relax, and recharge. As remote work becomes more common, many will choose to travel while working, leading to the rise of “workations” where individuals combine work and leisure in different locations.

Grand Egyptian Museum housing more than 50,000 ancient artefacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun, Egypt is set to become one of the most exciting travel destinations of 2025. For those seeking a unique and luxurious way to explore this ancient land, a river cruise along the Nile is also a great choice. It provides the perfect backdrop to explore iconic landmarks such as the temples of Luxor, and the Valley of the Kings.

Hong Kong with its renewed global connections, upgraded luxury hotels, and cultural hubs like the West Kowloon Cultural District, is regaining its status as a key travel destination. The city has also recently topped the Mercer Annual Cost of Living Survey (for the third year running) as the most costly city for overseas workers and expats.

Whilst the 2025 Catholic Jubilee will draw millions of pilgrims to Rome. For as well as the eternal city’s enduring appeal for lovers of history and cuisine, the film Gladiator 2 will have an impact. Colosseum package experiences are being offered. Some even including the opportunity to dress up as a gladiator in the arena and recreate the full effect of the film.

With ongoing concerns about global travel, many will focus on exploring their own countries or seeing if there are still new places to discover nearby. Staycations and cozy getaways find a balance between the new and familiar. whilst supporting local economies. Also, instead of long vacations, travellers may opt for Microcations, typically trips that are four days or less to allow for more frequent getaways, giving greater flexibility and spontaneity to travel plans.