Top Tourism Trends for 2018
Glamping
Glamping, or glamour camping, is a campling style combining nature experiences with modern amenities, and usually consists of special types of accommodation. Timber and wood-formed rigid tents, teepees, treehouses and even igloos fit into this trendy type of travel. The trend is also fueling an ever-growing desire to experience new things, away from the usual hotel and beach style holidays. This is how glamping occurs in Pälkäne.
Wine and local food - an authentic culinary journey
Famous wine regions are popular travel destinations where, in addition to wines, you can enjoy beautiful scenery and interesting history. There are several vineyards in Finland that produce and sell domestic berry and fruit wines. Being versatile, these vineyards offer viewings, tastings and experiences for all ages. Established vineyards invest in the local community and offer a variety of jobs. Premium restaurants will source from local and regional suppliers to offer an authentic food experience. Traditional tourism is being replaced in this area, with people preferring to visit farm shops, local markets and grocery stores for provisions, rather than the usual supermarkets. Even dining at the homes of local residents is an important part of the modern tourism trend. You will find tips on culinary tourism in Pälkäne here.
Sense of community
Social travellers seek out communality and want to encounter and network with new people. On these holidays, people are looking for dining and sleeping places where you can just hang out, socialize and make new acquaintances. Hotels are taking their cues from hostels in this respect, by building a large open spaces and communial dining and recreation areas. For family and communial options in Pälkäne, see here.
Adventure trips and challenging yourself
An active traveller wants an adventure vacation filled with new experiences. Nature-based tourism, adventure experiences and unique sporting vacations are the tourism trends for 2018. Eco-travel is also increasing in popularity. On holiday, breaking records, pushing yourself and coping with demanding situations helps improve self-development and reinforces a positive self-image. Options for adventure travel and challenging yourself are here.
Family - different generations together
Travel together strengthens family ties and creates memories, and travel trends are showing an increase in extended families travelling together. In addition to the immediate family, many now include even larger groups, like grandparents, cousins, uncles and aunts. And with more wallets involved, better buying power is often available. Read about family travel options in Pälkäne here.
Several trips in the same holiday
On a holiday, one wishes to see a lot, visiting multiple locations and experiencing all the area has to offer. With many things in close proximity, this trend is truly fulfilled in Pälkäne - just see here.
Silence and nature
Natural peace, silence, withdrawal, and experiencing the well-being of nature is an increasingly popular way to vacation. For many travellers, silence is one of the greatest experiences of the trip. Passive vacation is the opposite of active leisure. Discover the silence of Pälkäne's forests here.
Off the tourist trail
Excess tourism is a growing problem around the world, making many look at destinations off the usual tourist trail. You can still be among the first ones to experience Pälkäne - look at the hottest tips here.
Finding your roots
Interest in genealogy and tracing family roots has increased recently. Home DNA test kits are becoming more common, leading many to travel on trips to countries from which their ancestors originate. This brings new tourists and their familes to Finland. See more about family holiday options in Pälkäne here.
New technologies
Technology innovations will continue to change the behavior of tourists and expand the tourism industry. Mobile applications, artificial intelligence, instant language interpretation, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are the future of tourism. Hotels and tour operators are already investing in apps, better wifi coverage and faster internet, as well as automation systems to make travelling easier. Check-out more travel trends and information here.
Sources: Momondo, Lonely Planet and Kilroy
