Expressways to the future - Road trips to become faster than flying
The catalyst of the trend:
The government boosted the spending for road infrastructure in the Union Budget 2023 to Rs 2.70 lakh crore to develop 16 expressways in the country by 2024.
Why do we think it will happen?
These expressways will allow travellers to commute faster while also making routes less congested and connecting numerous significant urban centres to major metropolitan cities.
We can now expect Nithin Gadkari to do what Stephen Hawking couldn't do - time travel from Bangalore to Chennai in just 4 hours.
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The golden age of OTT platforms’ impact on how we travel
The catalyst of the trend:
According to current Netflix data, 70% of the shows seen by the typical viewer are shot in an exotic locale, which influences their next vacation.
Why do we think it will happen?
TV and film will provide the perfect guide for what to do and where to go.
We appreciate how many people will take road journeys influenced by movies, as long as they aren't inspired by Jeffrey Dahmer's trial.
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The growing popularity of vanity itineraries
The catalyst of the trend:
According to a research conducted by Forbes, 63 % of travellers would refrain from travelling to a particular destination if the destination is marketed poorly. The report also entails that about 80% of travellers are willing to pay more to get a more personalised travel experience.
Why do we think it will happen?
Personalization is key to success and allows travellers to design their dream travel experience, directing the future of extremely accommodative road trip itineraries.
We can expect more foreign passengers to tell us that they want us to take them to a beach closest to the ocean.
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Indigenous tourism: The quest for inquisition
The catalyst of the trend:
Nirmala Sitharaman, India's Finance Minister, stated in her budget address for 2023-2024 that indigenous tourism marketing will be "taken up on mission mode," with active participation from Indian states as well as public-private partnerships.
Why do we think it will happen?
Thanks to the initiatives, many indigenous communities will now offer educational programs and workshops, so travellers can learn more about the history and culture of the area.
Mark our words, Kim Kardashian will rock Indian indigenous fashion at the 2023 Met Gala in the name of "cultural appreciation, not appropriation."
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A love affair with road trips fueled by intrigue
The catalyst of the trend:
Various developing trends appeal to these interests, like food trails, nostalgic getaways, wellness holidays and psychedelic trips, making road vacations an ideal illustration of interests converging.
Why do we think it will happen?
According to a July 2022 poll, around 55% of global surveyors were thrilled about the idea of new technical breakthroughs and government initiatives to promote lesser-known destinations that meet their interests to further tailor their travel experience.
We can expect Sima Aunty from Great Indian Matchmaking to embark on a road trip to find the perfect match for once.
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Tech meets travel - Mindful technology revolutionalising road trips
The catalyst of the trend:
Technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) have already started reshaping how we look at travel.
Why do we think it will happen?
India might soon use IoT (Internet of Things) technology to make road travel more convenient and safe. Using technology like AI and big data will make driving safer and more efficient, which will lead to safer and better road trips in 2023.
We can now expect start-ups to put an end to their employees' workation requests by taking them on a VR road trip.
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