NEEDHAM, Massachusetts—Tripadvisor introduced its first Vacationers’ Alternative Award for 2024: the Better of the Finest Locations. With roughly 4 in 5 (81 %) U.S. vacationers planning holidays in 2024, the next are the most well-liked locations for the yr, in accordance with Tripadvisor.
Tripadvisor’s Better of the Finest Locations span seven classes for 2024: High Locations (previously Common Locations); Trending Locations; Tradition Locations; Meals Locations; Nature Locations; and two new subcategories this yr, Honeymoon Locations and Sustainable Locations.
2024 Journey Outlook
Final yr noticed a resurgence of individuals taking holidays to all corners of the globe and Tripadvisor analysis signifies that journey is about to see sustained momentum in 2024. Tripadvisor knowledge reveals that just about half (45 %) are planning three or extra journeys, 46 % will take at the least one worldwide journey, and the overwhelming majority (93 %) of U.S. vacationers are planning to spend the identical, if no more, on journey this yr.
Successful locations from Tripadvisor are decided by an evaluation of Tripadvisor opinions and rankings from a latest 12-month interval with locations acknowledged throughout seven subcategories and a geographic unfold spanning six continents and 80 international locations.
Sarah Firshein, head of editorial at Tripadvisor, mentioned, “With 94 % of People planning to journey as a lot, if no more, than final yr, enthusiasm is excessive and this yr’s checklist of Vacationers’ Alternative Better of the Finest Locations actually displays that pleasure.
“Winners like Dubai, Tokyo, Paris, and Marrakech point out that our neighborhood has an unbridled urge for food for locations with vibrant arts-and-culture scenes, top-notch eating places, and seemingly limitless points of interest and experiences. It’s additionally nice to see a rebound on long-haul journeys to Asia, with the area having absolutely opened up post-pandemic; as Tripadvisor’s Trending Locations checklist reveals, vacationers are eager to get on the market and discover with gusto.”
Trending for 2024
With rising journey places for 2024, Asia secures the highest 5 locations on this planet’s Trending Locations, which identifies locations which have seen the best year-over-year development in curiosity, and making up eight out of the highest 10 locations. Tokyo, Japan is prime for 2024, adopted by Seoul, South Korea in second, and Halong Bay, Vietnam in third. Central and South America are the one different areas to make the highest 10, with Bogota, Colombia at sixth and Alajuela, Costa Rica at eighth.
In the US, a spread of locations are on the rise for Tripadvisor reviewers this yr; from the Floridian seaside locations like St. Petersburg and Marathon to capitals of cool Brooklyn, New York; Provincetown, Massachusetts; and Portland, Oregon, and locales like West Yellowstone, Montana, and Homer, Alaska, to entry nature there are within the prime spots.
Trending Locations—World
- Tokyo, Japan
- Seoul, South Korea
- Halong Bay, Vietnam
- Palawan Island, Philippines
- Sapa, Vietnam
- Bogota, Colombia
- Pattaya, Thailand
- Alajuela, Costa Rica
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Trending Locations—United States
- Napa, California
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Marathon, Florida
- Brooklyn, New York
- Provincetown, Massachusetts
- West Yellowstone, Montana
- Homer, Alaska
- Eureka Springs, Arkansas
- Portland, Oregon
- Kanab, Utah
Vacationers’ Favourite Spots
With virtually three-fourths (71 %) of U.S. adults planning to return to their favourite locations this season, reviewers on Tripadvisor are sharing about their most beloved locations. The reigning champion, Dubai, has been named High Vacation spot within the World for the third yr operating, solidifying its place as Tripadvisor reviewers’ favourite vacation spot. In the US, New York Metropolis holds onto the highest spot the second yr in a row.
High Locations—World
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Bali, Indonesia
- London, United Kingdom
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Rome, Italy
- Paris, France
- Cancun, Mexico
- Marrakech, Morocco
- Crete, Greece
- Hoi An, Vietnam
High Locations—United States
- New York Metropolis, New York
- Oahu, Hawaii
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Miami Seashore, Florida
- Maui, Hawaii
- Nashville, Tennesee
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Chicago, Illinois
- Key West, Florida
New for 2024
With 74 % of U.S. vacationers involved concerning the influence of “over-tourism” on locations, environmentally protected journey is prime of thoughts. Tripadvisor has launched a brand new Sustainable Locations subcategory, recognizing winners from all over the world deemed to have commitments to sustainability. Whereas Europe has the lion’s share of environmentally accountable cities within the prime 10, with Copenhagen, Denmark in first place, Asia Pacific can also be effectively represented, in addition to Singapore and Melbourne.
Sustainable Locations—World
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Bordeaux, France
- Helsinki, Finland
- Singapore
- Melbourne, Australia
- Oslo, Norway
- Brussels, Belgium
- Galway, Eire
- Belfast, United Kingdom
Additionally new this yr, within the inaugural Honeymoon Locations subcategory, island retreats are probably the most romantic getaways, in accordance with Tripadvisor reviewers. Locations throughout Indonesia, the Maldives, Mauritius, the Caribbean, and Greece all make up the highest 10. Bali takes the highest spot, adopted by Hoi An, Vietnam in second, and the Maldives in third.
Honeymoon Locations—World
- Bali, Indonesia
- Hoi An, Vietnam
- Maldives
- Dominican Republic
- Mauritius
- Khao Lak, Thailand
- Jamaica
- Santorini, Greece
- Zanzibar Island, Tanzania
- Venice, Italy
Better of the Relaxation
Nature sightseeing is the second hottest journey sort for U.S. vacationers, in accordance with Tripadvisor’s newest Seasonal Journey Index, with roughly a 3rd prioritizing journey and a few quarter planning to take pleasure in nature as the aim of their journeys this season. To help vacationers’ needs to have fun the dwelling world this yr, Tripadvisor, offers locales in its finest Nature Locations checklist. From mountaineering the Himalayas from Kathmandu to taking within the sundown over the emerald waters of Halong Bay and scuba diving in Hurghada to see marine life alongside Egypt’s majestic Pink Coastline, there’s one thing for each sort of traveler.
Nature Locations—World
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Halong Bay, Vietnam
- Hurghada, Egypt
- Mauritius
- Lombok, Indonesia
- Kauai, Hawaii, United States
- Zanzibar, Tanzania
- Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
- Guadalupe
- Kruger Nationwide Park, South Africa
Tradition journeys stay widespread; in accordance with Tripadvisor’s most up-to-date Seasonal Journey Index, one-quarter (25 %) of U.S. vacationers plan cultural sightseeing journeys within the coming months. There are two new entries to the highest three Tradition Locations for 2024, with Cusco, Peru in second and Agra, India in third nevertheless it’s Cuba that takes the highest spot, climbing 5 locations from final yr to be named first.
Tradition Locations—World
- Cuba
- Cusco, Peru
- Agra, India
- Fes, Morocco
- Athens, Greece
- Dublin, Eire
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Hue, Vietnam
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Tokyo, Japan
Greater than half (57 %) of U.S. vacationers are most enthusiastic about what they may eat on their upcoming journey. Europe takes half of the highest 10 spots on this planet, with Italy, Greece, Spain, and Portugal all widespread, nevertheless it’s Hanoi, Vietnam, that comes out prime for foodies on Tripadvisor, climbing two locations this yr to assert the highest spot on this planet.
New Orleans has held onto its title because the primary Meals Vacation spot in the US for a second yr in a row—additionally rating eigth on this planet. General, Southern locations rank extremely amongst foodies on Tripadvisor, with six of the highest 10 cities within the American South.
Meals Locations—World
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Rome, Italy
- Crete, Greece
- Cusco, Peru
- Florence, Italy
- New Delhi, India
- Barcelona, Spain
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Phuket, Thailand
Meals Locations—United States
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Maui, Hawaii
- New York Metropolis, New York
- Savannah, Georgia
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Miami Seashore, Florida
- Boston, Massachusetts
