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16.10.2024 - 22:25 / skift.com / Dawit Habtemariam
Many travelers want to see eclipses, meteor showers, volcanic eruptions, penguin migrations, and other natural phenomena. That was one trend highlighted in Expedia’s Unpack’ 25 report, released Wednesday.
According to a survey of 25,000 travelers by Expedia Group, about 80% of travelers said it’s important that they will be able to stay in a place that offers a prime viewing spot for natural phenomena next year.
The most popular attraction, garnering interest from 61% of surveyed travelers? The Northern Lights.
Geological phenomena like volcanos, geysers, and hot springs came in second, at 30%.
Expedia credits the boom in interest to the Great North American Eclipse this year. On April 8, millions traveled to cities within the path of totality to become eclipse-chasers and stargazers. More than half of U.S. cities with short-term rentals on the path of totality were fully booked for the day before the eclipse.
Here’s how destinations can take advantage of the ‘phenomena’ opportunity.
These phenomena help destinations stand out from competitors. For example, the Northern Lights are only visible in Norway, Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Canada, Alaska, and some parts of Scotland.
The online travel agency Vrbo shared its “phenomena list” of destinations that travelers should check out:
Social media platforms like TikTok reward authentic content with virality and more engagement. Content creators exploring these attractions and combining them with their humor and fun can bring a big boost.
There’s a reason videos and images of Japan amid the seasonal cherry blossom season entice travelers from around the world every year.
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