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UNPACK '25: THE TRENDS IN TRAVEL FROM EXPEDIA, HOTELS.COM AND VRBO
Detour Destinations, a new All-Inclusive Era and JOMO Travel are driving next year's travel plans NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Expedia Group
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[{"type":"text","content":"Detour Destinations, a new All-Inclusive Era and JOMO Travel are driving next year's travel plans\nNEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Expedia Group unveiled Unpack '25, the annual data-driven outlook for what's motivating travelers and where they will go next year.\n\nExperience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/expedia/9272153-en-expedia-group-unveils-unpack-25-the-trends-in-travel-report\nExpedia Group analyzed first-party travel data, insights from 25,000 travelers, and the latest industry innovation to \"unpack\" the eight noteworthy travel trends for 2025 that include Detour Destinations, JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) Travel and One-Click Trips, which will take travelers from looking at their next trip on Instagram to booking it.\n\"Expedia Group continuously works to blend technology with travel, making journeys simpler and more enjoyable. The Unpack report is our opportunity to reflect on what travelers are seeking and how our partners are innovating,\" said Ariane Gorin, CEO of Expedia Group. \"From this year's trends, I'm eager to book a One-Click Trip and visit some Detour Destinations for my next vacation.\"\nExpedia – Detour Destinations: Next year, travelers are not only visiting the tried-and-true tourist destinations – they are adding detours. Expedia's destinations of the year are near popular hotspots, making them ideal day trips while also being attractive as main attractions. In the hunt for the less crowded and less well-known, 63% of consumers say they are likely to visit a Detour Destination on their next trip*.\nExpedia compiled the 10 trending Detour Destinations for 2025 based on increase in flight searches:1\nReims, France (detour from Paris)Brescia, Italy (detour from Milan)Cozumel, Mexico (detour from Cancun)Santa Barbara, California, USA (detour from Los Angeles)Waikato, New Zealand (detour from Auckland)Girona, Spain (detour from Barcelona)Fukuoka, Japan (detour from Tokyo)Abu Dhabi, UAE (detour from Dubai)Krabi, Thailand (detour from Phuket)Canmore, Alberta, Canada (detour from Calgary)Explore each Detour Destination here.\nExpedia – Goods Getaways: TikTok has inspired travelers to take trips in search of craveable (and share-worthy) specialty goods. Whether it's a viral chocolate bar from Dubai, butter from France, skincare products from Korea or ...