What Will Be the 2024 Holiday Trends?

Changes in the style of work also change the understanding of vacation. Now, expectations from a holiday include detoxing from digital life, resting the mind, expanding horizons, and getting to know new cultures. Moreover, artificial intelligence bots are now in use for travel plans. We have examined the new trends that we will hear frequently this year for you!

The effect of remote working becoming widespread is noticeable in the travel trends expected to be popular in 2024. In addition, in 2024, trips planned to get to know new cultures, make art-focused vacations, participate in thematic tours, in short, to follow interests will become popular.

2024 Holiday Trends

Pay’cation – Work and Vacation Balance

A perfect response to the flexibility of the modern working world, ‘Pay’cation is a trend that combines work and vacation. With the remote working model, which is also seen in Turkey, it is possible to check emails in the morning and spend time on the beach in the afternoon, and when necessary, jump on a plane and attend meetings in business centers like Istanbul and Ankara. Especially those who want to take a long-term vacation but also follow their jobs during this time prefer sectors suitable for this working model. Coastal settlements such as Ayvalık, Bodrum, Alaçatı, Kuşadası are ideal routes for this trend.

This trend offers the freedom to work from all over the world and at the same time travel to different points. Especially in jobs suitable for remote working conditions such as social media, content production and software, it’s not a dream to montage content in a beach cafe on Bali island of Indonesia in the morning and then relieve stress by surfing in the afternoon within this trend.

Wellness Travels – Break for Body and Soul

Wellness travels that relax body and soul away from the intense city life will maintain their popularity in 2024. These travels offer a holistic well-being with yoga, meditation, detox programs and natural therapies. In this travel trend, a spiritual experience in India, time spent in luxury spa centers in Bali or Thailand are popular routes for abroad. For domestic, relaxing in facilities within nature in Sapanca can be included in this trend.

Digital Detox – Escape from Technology

The digital detox trend is ideal for those who want to get away from technology. These trips offer a calm and peaceful environment free from technology. There are hotels built according to this trend, where there is no internet connection and mobile phones are not used. Besides, it’s a fact that as you go to remote points, you get out of the coverage area.

There are many routes in Turkey that do not allow a feeling of emptiness when the phone is turned off even if there is internet access. Along with routes like the Black Sea Highlands, Lycian Way, Bolu Abant, digital detox camps also offer the opportunity for digital detox for a few days to participants. Everyone who hits the road can do their own digital detox by staying at a boutique hotel in every province of Turkey.

Personalized Travel – Custom Routes for You

In 2024, thanks to the opportunities offered by technology, travels become more personal and customized. AI-supported planning tools offer special experiences according to interests and preferences. A trip focusing on art history in Paris, adventure-filled routes in New Zealand or exploring the enchanting natural wonders of Iceland. AI bots of pioneering travel agencies are now in use for this matter. Users who describe what kind of holiday they want with a few words can quickly make their personal plans by deepening the answers they receive with new questions.

Less Known Destinations – Hidden Paradises

Even though the world is described as a “global village” and 7 continents are connected to each other with both web and airline network, there are still less known destinations. From Montenegro’s Adriatic coasts to mysterious villages in Peru’s Andes Mountains, these places are hidden paradises waiting to be discovered. Narlıgöl crater lake in Aksaray with its 65-degree hot water, Akgöl in Sinop, Sapadere Canyon in Antalya, Sülüklügöl Nature Park in Bolu, Şahinkaya Canyon in Samsun, Hazar Lake in Elazığ are just a few of the hidden paradises in Turkey.

Art-Focused Travels – In Pursuit of Culture and Art

For art and culture enthusiasts, 2024 will be a year full of various art events from large galleries to boutique hotels. Following the traces of Renaissance art in Florence, Italy, exploring modern art galleries in New York, visiting museums in Paris and London are included in this trend.

Similarly, there are other world-famous routes for cultural-art and history trips domestically. In Istanbul, Topkapi Palace, Archaeology Museum are among the must-see places. The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara, Zeugma Museum in Gaziantep host unique artifacts for culture and history enthusiasts.

Local Travel and Micro Vacations

Another trend of this year is local travels, that is, making short visits to a region in your city or neighboring cities. In this sense, Turkey is full of special districts. For example, it’s possible to cross from the European side of Istanbul to Beykoz for a weekend and stay overnight to get to know the region.
You can hit the road from Ordu to Samsun to eat Bafra Pide, from Izmir to Manisa Kula to see traditional pottery craftsmanship, historical Kula houses.