Travel Trends

Family travel (adults with children) will continue to grow at a faster rate than all other forms of leisure travel, as both parents and grandparents continue to look at travel as one way in which to "reunite" families in a contemporary world that is increasingly dominated by the demands of work.

The concept of "inclusive pricing" (one price for a bundle of basic services) will grow in popularity beyond destination resorts to include commercial hotels seeking to provide road warriors with good value for "just the basics"

Interest in spa travel will continue to grow as more consumers seek ways to manage the mounting stress in their lives, thereby igniting the next generation of spa development in commercial hotels.

The cruise industry will continue to enjoy remarkable growth (precipitated by the arrival of exciting new ships, an aging population and general marketing prowess), thereby becoming an even more formidable competitor of destination (land-based) hotels and resorts. Between 2000 and 2o15 the cruise industry we have added over 100 NEW Cruise Ships.

Most importantly, barring the impact of any catastrophic political, economic, social or terrorist event in the months ahead, 2007 should be year for the industry's record books.