We take a look at the most significant industry shifts this year.
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| | | | | | | TripSavvy Is Examining 2021's Biggest Travel Trends | Climate change is on my mind a lot. It's hard to read every day about the deadly serious effects of our warming planet: catastrophic weather events turning fatal, people losing their homes, ecosystems being destroyed. And it can feel overwhelming to try to help. Sure, I've shifted small daily behaviors—I obsessively keep lights off, unplug appliances when they're not in use, carry a refillable water bottle with me, take quick showers to conserve water, walk to the coffee shop instead of driving—but I don't really know if I'm making one iota of difference. And I often ask myself: How do I reconcile my love of travel with the obvious environmental cost of flying?
It seems I'm not alone in asking. Evidence is pointing toward an increased emphasis on eco-consciousness from travelers and corporations alike, a trend we see continuing in 2022 and beyond. Online booking platforms are starting to include emissions information in their flight listings, and airlines make a point of showcasing their carbon offset programs. Fliers want to know how big their carbon footprint is—but are they actually changing their flying habits because of it? Or are convenience and price still the ultimate drivers in purchasing?
It certainly seems price remains the forefront in travelers' minds, hence another travel trend to look out for: the rise of American budget airlines. The concept has been alive and well in Europe for decades now; I remember with gratitude the mind-blowingly cheap fares from carriers like EasyJet and Ryanair that allowed me to explore the continent during my study abroad days (more on a very cool study abroad trend below). Now U.S. carriers like Aha!, Avelo, and Breeze are offering cheap flights to destinations like Fort Collins, Colorado; Reno Nevada; and New Haven, Connecticut. With people traveling less for business and more for leisure, these airlines hope to bring flights to destinations outside of the usual business-travel suspects.
The drop in business travel is largely due, of course, to new remote-work norms caused by the pandemic. This, in turn, gives workers huge flexibility in where they do their jobs. So why not go somewhere amazing? Companies are springing up to help adults "study abroad" by providing them workspace and lodging in locations like Greece and Tuscany while offering educational programming on subjects ranging from philosophy to wine. We took a look at some of these companies for your consideration.
So there are reasons to be optimistic about the future of travel: Perhaps it can become more eco-friendly, less expensive, and more educational. We shall see. Read on for these stories and more travel trends of 2022.
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