{"id":245751,"date":"2024-12-12T05:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T22:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/?p=245751"},"modified":"2024-12-12T06:12:06","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T23:12:06","slug":"scott-dunn-maps-2025-travel-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/2024\/12\/scott-dunn-maps-2025-travel-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"Scott Dunn maps 2025 travel trends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
SINGAPORE, 12 December 2025: Scott Dunn, a global luxury travel specialist with offices in Singapore, points to its What\u2019s Hot for 2025, identifying trending destinations worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c2025 is all about delving deeper and travelling slower\u2019, is the overarching message from Scott Dunn. \u201cWith new and exciting travel trends on the rise, we\u2019ve been busy exploring all the latest insights to bring you the hottest ideas for where you should go.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n
\nPhoto credit: Scott Dunn. Where next? 2025 trending travel.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Remote experiences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Underpinned by a growing interest in remote experiences, Scott Dunn points to guests being more eager than ever to step out of their comfort zone and use travel as a medium for discovery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the key benefits of exploring uncharted regions is the pristine, untouched landscapes, and this has been evident in the increased interest in Australia’s Northern Territory\u2019s evocative scenery, dramatic rock formations and waterfalls, as well as the opportunity to learn from the region\u2019s Aboriginal communities; the oldest, continuous living culture on earth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safari seasonality shift<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scott Dunn has witnessed the peak safari travel month shift from December to March as affordability and unreliable weather render seasonality less relevant than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Scott Dunn\u2019s Senior Africa Travel Specialist Matt Shock: “I’ve been in the safari industry for over a decade, and with shifting climate patterns affecting seasonality, I’ve found that travelling during less popular months can be just as incredible, if not more so. Plus, it\u2019s often more affordable and less crowded, making for a unique and memorable experience.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rise in all-inclusive stays <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bookings for all-inclusive hotels rose by 24%, while room-only bookings fell by 20% as travellers increasingly opt to pay in advance and avoid any unexpected bills at check-out. Luxury all-inclusive properties go beyond the typical ‘fly and flop’ beach hotel to encompass everything from safari camps and remote lodges to cruise journeys and wellness retreats.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Destinations to watch <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Morocco’s Imperial Cities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the September 2023 earthquake in the Atlas mountains, Scott Dunn\u2019s Charlotte Brook, Destination Manager for Morocco, emphasises the importance of supporting the country\u2019s resilient communities: \u201cWith tourism so integral to Morocco’s economy, conveying the message \u2018it’s safe to travel here\u2019 is imperative\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Islands of East Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scott Dunn predicts an exciting year for the islands of East Africa, with the opening of newly renovated andBeyond Mnemba Island in Zanzibar and Voaara in Madagascar, as well as Aqua Expeditions\u2019 new luxury yacht due to set sail around the Seychelles\u2019 remote Aldabra islands next December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Seychelles will be more accessible than ever in 2025, with four international airlines resuming direct routes to the islands, including a four-times-weekly Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul. Emirates also fly four times per week from Dubai to Antananarivo in Madagascar via the Seychelles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Australia\u2019s North West<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Ellen Fraser, Senior Travel Specialist for Australia and Asia: \u201cThe Kimberley and the Northern Territory are redefining Australia\u2019s tourism landscape. Isolated yet beautiful, these special regions offer a new perspective to the classic trip \u2018down under\u2019\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fraser recommends the Paspaley Pearl boutique expedition cruise by Ponant, which sails through The Kimberley and is hosted by expert naturalist guides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Southwest China<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scott Dunn has seen major growth in bookings to China, up 400% globally and 125% in the Asia market alone in 2024, as guests are increasingly looking for alternatives to Japan. Yunnan is a \u201cmelting pot of ancient history, rich cultures and spectacular natural beauty.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scandinavian Summer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018Coolcationing\u2019 continues to influence travel, recording a 26% rise in bookings for Finland and Norway travel this past summer. The allure of temperatures in the mid-20s, a weakened currency against the sterling, and fewer tourists leads Delphine Combes, Destination Manager for Northern Europe, to confirm that \u201cScandinavian summer is not just a passing trend, but now a perennial favourite.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
European Islands: Sardinia & Lanzarote<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Josh Peacock, Regional Destination Manager, has Sardinia on his radar: \u201cThe island is a sleeping beauty awakened, with a host of new luxury hotel openings, including Cheval Blanc\u2019s new Pitrizza, and Rocco Forte\u2019s Porto Cervo, set to open in 2026\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lanzarote, renowned for its year-round warm weather, beaches and volcanic landscape, is another destination to watch next year as it follows suit with exciting new hotel openings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Greenland\u2019s High Arctic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
‘Eclipse chasing’ has grown in popularity, with travellers venturing across the globe to experience these rare celestial events. Looking ahead, we predict Greenland\u2019s High Arctic will be the new cool-cation hotspot, with the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse visible from the region\u2019s remote, light-pollution-free shores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baja California Sur Peninsula<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Demand for Mexico has jumped 18% in Scott Dunn\u2019s Asia market this year, driven mainly by couples and groups of friends seeking a mix of adventure, great food, and cultural immersion all in one trip. For more information on Scott Dunn travel trends 2025 and the focused destinations visit: Scott Dunn travel trends 2025<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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