From staycations and food cations to micro-cations, the last year (or decade) saw new and unchartered travel trends. And with the dawn of this new decade, a new generation of travellers is shaping the way people travel based on their dynamic and rapidly changing needs.

We’ve put together some of the key travel trends, in addition to some popular past ones, that will be carving the path ahead this year.

2023 Travel Trends

Ecotourism – climate-neutral travel

The growing awareness about the impending side effects of climate change will see an even bigger rise in eco-conscious travellers in the coming years, led by the younger generation of travellers. As travellers increasingly choose to decrease their ecological footprint they can stay at one of The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL)’s many hotels, which are consistently phasing out single-use plastic across hotels. Be it a stay at IHCL’s first zero single-use plastic resort – Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Andamans – with sustainable practices inherent in its design and services or the Taj Safaris lodges, will allow you to immerse yourself in a sustainable tourism model with a focus on the inclusion of local communities in the business value chain.

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Religious tourism – a touch of spirituality

Religious tourism, sometimes called spiritual tourism, is an emerging segment in travel trends with its importance rapidly increasing over the years. As a pioneer of religious tourism in the country, IHCL has 32 hotels across key religious destinations. Those looking to explore destinations of religious significance or those that allow them to connect with their inner spirituality in the coming year can explore a stay at across destinations such as Tirupati, Ajmer, Rishikesh, Varanasi; Amritsar and Dwarka among others.

Micro-cations – a short sweet escape

A trend that will be progressively driven by ‘time-poor’ working millennials, micro-cations will grow in popularity this decade as an ideal way to unwind and rejuvenate, while disconnecting from an always-connected world.

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Culinary travel – to satiate the taste buds

Culinary tourism continues to be an integral driver of the overall tourism industry and travel trends, and will only see a sharp rise in the demand for authentic culinary experiences. You can sample an eclectic Cal-Indian menu at the Michelin-starred restaurant Campton Place Restaurant, San Francisco or satiate your tastebuds with the traditional flavours of South-west coastal Indian cuisine woven with modern techniques at the award-winning restaurant, Quilon in London; to indulge in a truly epicurean experience.