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While Pantone are releasing their colour of the year for 2017 (Greenery 15-0343 in case you missed it) and the Oxford Dictionary have released the 2016 word of the year (Post-truth? Really?) we’ve put together some of the most popular travel trends in the last 12 months. While buzzwords abound, there’s also some interesting trends emerging. Our top 5 travel trends of 2016 spell good news for tech-savvy travellers but some not-so-good news for selfie-loving tourists.
Digital Detox
While remaining connected on holidays is vital for some, for many, technology is an unwanted disruption to their vacation time that distracts them from a more authentic travel experience. A recent Google survey reported that 53% of leisure travellers chose their holiday destination because they wanted new experiences. Stepping away from technology is the ultimate new experience. Being…