News
Survey reveals traveller interests
09 April 2008
Travellers on holiday packages and tours want flexibility, choice and authenticity of experience, according to a new survey.
A poll carried out among members of the US Tour Operators Association (USTOA) also found that holidaymakers prioritise value for money and the availability of new destinations, Travel Daily News reports.
Bob Whitley, president of the USTOA, said that the overriding interests of modern travellers appear to be 'more free time, more shopping and greater choice'.
However, he also explained that people are showing a desire to get away from traditional tourist pursuits and gain genuine experiences of their holiday destinations.
'Travellers want to meet local people and to explore indigenous cultures, rather than take part in traditional 'tourist activities',' Mr Whitley said.
'Participation in learning experiences is high on travellers' wish lists.'
The USTOA offered examples of 'learning experiences', such as cruises on the River Nile to discover life in rural Egypt or visits to Aboriginal communities in Australia.
Opodo is a leading online travel company offering flights, hotels, rental cars and holidays worldwide. Search for travel deals.
A poll carried out among members of the US Tour Operators Association (USTOA) also found that holidaymakers prioritise value for money and the availability of new destinations, Travel Daily News reports.
Bob Whitley, president of the USTOA, said that the overriding interests of modern travellers appear to be 'more free time, more shopping and greater choice'.
However, he also explained that people are showing a desire to get away from traditional tourist pursuits and gain genuine experiences of their holiday destinations.
'Travellers want to meet local people and to explore indigenous cultures, rather than take part in traditional 'tourist activities',' Mr Whitley said.
'Participation in learning experiences is high on travellers' wish lists.'
The USTOA offered examples of 'learning experiences', such as cruises on the River Nile to discover life in rural Egypt or visits to Aboriginal communities in Australia.
Opodo is a leading online travel company offering flights, hotels, rental cars and holidays worldwide. Search for travel deals.
 |  |
Related stories
20 August 2008
- Tourists 'can return to Florida Keys today' >
19 August 2008
- FOE pushes for green travel to top the agenda >
15 August 2008
- Medical cover 'most important' outside western Europe >
13 August 2008
- FCO urges Brits not to cut corners on insurance >
- Star Alliance launches document check system >
11 August 2008
- Early booking advised for cheap-flight hunters >
- Tourists 'can return to Florida Keys today' >
19 August 2008
- FOE pushes for green travel to top the agenda >
15 August 2008
- Medical cover 'most important' outside western Europe >
13 August 2008
- FCO urges Brits not to cut corners on insurance >
- Star Alliance launches document check system >
11 August 2008
- Early booking advised for cheap-flight hunters >
Latest news
28 August 2008
- La Liga 2008-09 prepares for kick off >
- P&O Cruises offers 'record number' of European destinations >
- CAA seeks opinions of airport passengers >
27 August 2008
- One in 10 holiday flings 'lead to wedding bells' >
- Air-con bus shelters opened in Dubai >
- Nearly 1,000 new rooms for South Korea >
- La Liga 2008-09 prepares for kick off >
- P&O Cruises offers 'record number' of European destinations >
- CAA seeks opinions of airport passengers >
27 August 2008
- One in 10 holiday flings 'lead to wedding bells' >
- Air-con bus shelters opened in Dubai >
- Nearly 1,000 new rooms for South Korea >
