World Travel Market reveals Top Travel Trends

The 2012 World travel Market report on global travel trends was published this Monday. It revealed the latest trends in world’s tourism. Among these were shopping hotels in the Middle East region, as well as Americas’ attraction of the forbidden lands.

The research studied seven areas and followed two basic strategies to find the tourism trends in them.

Here are the newest most popular travel trends in 2012:

Rise of Shopping Hotels in the Middle East

The rich and fashionable positioned shopping as a travel trend in the Middle East. Now many hotels are located in the local shopping malls or in a very close proximity. The best example is from the hearth of Dubai, where The Dubai Mall is surrounded by by a handful of luxurious five and four-star hotels aimed at providing comfort to shoppers. Prosperous tourists from Saudi Arabia and Qatar often spend their holidays travelling for shopping sprees. As a result, super malls in the Middle East are flourishing. Shopping centers and hotels are one of the most profitable aspects of the tourism industry in the United Arab Emirates, in particular. Visitors to the region will probably increase over the next couple of years.

Africa as Destination Nollywood

 The impressive movie industry in Africa, especially in Nigeria, rapidly increased over the last few years. In addition, today, some even call Africa Nollywood. The large amount films produces on the continent is expected to attract lots of film lovers. Only in Nigeria, movie tourists may make up 3% CAGS over the next 4 years. Currently, the country is the second biggest producer of films. Before it is only the Bollywood and the famous US Hollywood takes the third spot. According to statistics, Nigeria currently makes over 2,000 movies every year!

Americas’ Attraction of the Forbidden Lands

Two years ago, countries which were considered off-limits changed their policies and opened their boarders to US tourists. They did that, because they expect better tourism and travel earnings. The market is still not very big. Nevertheless, it is steadily growing and developing. Figures show that tourism profits rose with nearly 30% over the course of only one year. The majority of American tourists who were forbidden to visit these countries will most likely be part of the generation of the Baby Boom. That is because this market can offer more funds, time, as well as active and unique holidays.

BRIC’s Big Shopping Tour in Europe

Brazil, Russia, India and China, known as the BRIC nations, are presently investing heavily in shopping malls and centers in some of the most popular travel destinations on the Old Continent. In that way, the four prosperous countries hope to attract travellers from all over the world. The impressive economic growth marked by the BRIC nations resulted in excessive income levels. People from these countries are now aware of their better life quality and are willing to invest more in tourism and travel activities. Every third person in the BRIC countries has reported to have spent 55% more than the usual on holidays which include shopping tourism.

Car Brand Joining the Hotel Market in China

Asian hotels are the most visited in the world. On 2011, for example, 34.8% of all global tourists have stayed in a hotel in Asia at least once. Many fashion and motor brands recognized this tendency as profitable and decided to try at China’s hotel market. One of them was also Tonino Lamborghini who is the son of the automobile company’s founder. Lamborghini opened a luxury hotel in the country this June. In addition, the manufacturer is even rumoured to build a number of other expensive resort spots on the territory of the Asian country. That is no wonder since luxurious hotels in Asia are expected to be very profitable in the next four years. Analysts even expect an increase of the 7% hotel sales growth.

India’s Affordable Gold Rush

Tourism industry in the Middle East region has grown immensely. That is due to the large number of Indian travellers who search to purchase gold. Tourism and travel departments in the Middle East report that hundreds of thousands of Indian “goldseekers” are visiting the area every year. Indian tourists in the Middle East are not an uncommon sight. Flight prices have greatly dropped over the last few years and lovers of gold can easily and cheaply reach countries in the Gulf. It is expected that the annual rate of growth of the India-Middle East trips will reach nearly 7% over the period 2012-2016.

Emerging Travel Technology

Smart TV technology is predicted to turn into the latest tech hit. Smart TV combines televisions with internet technologies. Users of this service will have the chance to book trips and rooms which are included on the programs they are viewing. Apple and Google have already launched similar technologies which attracted many fans.

Away from Technology

Today, technological advances play a key role in our everyday lives. Disturbing studies show that nearly 70% of all users of smart technology are addicted to their electronic devices. Many hotels are now offering special travel packages which forbid the use technology of any kind. Travel agencies show that this service has gained the most popularity in the States, where various country ranchos are advertising quiet and peaceful stays for the stressed Americans.