Megatrends in 2017

The list of 15 Megatrends from Skift expands on:

  1. Humanity Returns to Travel, in an Age of Digital Overload
  2. Overtourism Goes Mainstream, Destinations Get Smarter About Solving It
  3. The Fifties Are the New Target Demographic For Travel Brands
  4. Festivalization of Meetings and Events
  5. Digital Platform Disruption Is Here to Stay
  6. Year of Reckoning for Europe, the World’s Biggest Tourist Destination
  7. Corporate Travel Tech Is in Upheaval
  8. Distribution Wars Have Moved Beyond Black and White
  9. Low-Cost Carriers Reinvent the Transatlantic Market
  10. Tours and Activities Are Finally Coming Into Their Own
  11. Cruise Lines Play the Long Game With New Markets and New Audiences
  12. This Is the Year of the Modern Female Traveler
  13. Artificial Intelligence in Travel Is Finally Becoming a Reality
  14. Dining Out Is the Main Event
  15. The New Luxury Is Defined by Small Brands With Big Stories