Slow travel, sustainability and technology highlighted as future global tourism trends

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Good morning from Skift. It’s Friday, May 24. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Jamaica showcased the best of its heritage in food, dance and music last night (May 20) to over 1,000 delegates from more than 45 countries who are attending the 42nd Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM42), being held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.

Traveling can whisk us away to exciting new places, offering a break from the daily grind and an opportunity to indulge in new experiences. Yet, amidst the excitement, there's one companion that often struggles to keep up: our sleep. Whether you're jet-setting across continents or just spending a night away from home, the quality of your sleep can significantly impact your trip. Dr. Rebecca Robbins, MMSc, PhD, MS, a member of the Health Advisory Board for Equinox, shares her expertise on how sleep is affected by travel and what the emerging trend of sleep tourism means for travelers.

When I was a little girl – I dreamed, dreamed, dreamed of going to Paris. I grew up in a very non-wealthy part of Connecticut, and I never thought I would get there. Part of my inspiration was seeing the movie Funny Face with Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire, the acclaimed 1957 film about a beautiful model who is photographed in France. Oo la la! It was a dream. And I even actually came very close to getting to Paris when I was in sixth grade – I won first prize in a Singer Sewing Company dress-making fashion competition – but alas, I did not make it to the nationals. I only wound up with a portable phonograph – it wasn’t until a few years later that my family and I actually made a three-day trek to Paris after visiting our family in Poland. (and it wasn’t until I became a luxury travel writer that I frequented gorgeous places such as the Four Seasons George V and the Shangri-La hotels).

Celestyal signs MOU with DCT Abu Dhabi and AD Ports to promote Abu Dhabi as a prime destination on its ‘Desert Days’ cruise itinerary, enhancing its regional profile.

Former General Manager of Black Diamond Ranch to join the iconic Florida resort.

In 2024, an increase in travel has prompted a significant rise in the demand for security advisory and extraction protection services, according to the Global Rescue Spring 2024 Traveler Sentiment and Safety Survey. 

In the serene countryside of County Kildare, Ireland, amidst rolling hills and ancient castles, lies a hidden gem that attracts visitors from around the globe — the Museum of Style Icons (MOSI) at Newbridge Silverware, Ireland’s premier silverware producer. This cultural treasure trove, founded by CEO William Doyle and his wife Monica, offers a captivating journey through the realms of fashion, film, and popular culture from Hollywood’s good old days.

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month – and if there is anything that travelers are seeking nowadays, it’s wellness. Let’s face it – health is the new wealth – and following on the most recent travel trends of sleep tourism and quiet luxury – people in general are seeking ways to travel in order to combat stress, depression, fatigue, burnout, and trauma.

There’s no denying that Uber is super convenient and an easy way to get around any destination and to and from the airport. But, let’s face it, wallet-friendly it’s usually not.

For Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month, Lawn Love ranked the worst and best cities for grass allergies this summer.