Travel Trends 2024 (Part 2): Black Tomato On Capturing Shared Moments

Q4 Travel Market Report predicts 0.8% drop in global airfares and 6.8% increase in hotel rates.

At the beginning of each year, Skift launches its annual Megatrends, forecasting the top trends that will define the travel industry for the year ahead. See last year’s predictions here. 

Cruise.com’s Black Friday sale began at 9AM on Friday, November 24th and runs through December 3rd offering exclusive cruise deals on a host of cruise lines to worldwide destinations. Guests booking during this sale can save with exclusive rates, up to $1,700 in Savings and Onboard Spending, Free Gratuities, Free Drinks, Free Wi-Fi, Reduced Deposits and more. Set sail on iconic ships in the Caribbean, cruises along Europe’s rivers, luxury vessels and expedition ships. “These are by far the best deals of the year! For anyone planning to book a cruise now is the best time to do so,” said Anthony Hamawy, President of Cruise.com.

Amadeus unveils annual trends exploring what travelers expect in the year ahead.  Influencers become agents, business class fares unbundle, artificial intelligence matures, and musical tourism drives demand, while eVTOLs prepare for take-off.

2024 programme includes WTM Africa, ILTM Africa, and various bolt-on events, conferences, and awards ceremonies running concurrently

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With Thanksgiving in the rearview, today is one of the most magical days of the year for Black Friday deals on everything from flights to hotel stays and even AirPods. It's also the start of the most magical time of year at Disney parks, and if you love saving money as much as you love visiting Disney World or Disneyland, today is your day to shine.

The holidays are upon us and so is the chance to stock up on thoughtful gifts for others or, just maybe, treat yourself to something nice on Black Friday. One thing is for sure: Our Traveler editors won't be sleeping on this year's deals. Thousands of Black Friday deals have finally landed, including sales from travel-friendly brands we love like Away, Calpak, Nordstrom, New Balance, Girlfriend Collective, and more. We asked our editors what goods are on their wishlists this year, and luckily, many of them are on sale. Read on for what our editors are shopping this Black Friday, from in-flight tech essentials and kitchen appliances to new bed sheets as comfortable as the ones in your favorite hotel.

There are lots of great deals competing for your attention today, but we want to highlight one we're particularly excited about: the Béis Black Friday sale. Béis lovers and newcomers can save 25 percent off sitewide. If you've been eyeing luggage or travel accessories from Béis, now is the time to buy—the brand does not hold sales often, and this is its only sitewide sale of the year. Below, we're answering all of your questions about the sale, and sharing our top picks of the best suitcases, duffels, and travel accessories from Béis to score now. Happy shopping!

Black Friday camping deals may not be as highly sought after as, say, flat screen TVs or Apple watches, but for outdoorsy folks looking to upgrade their gear, these discounts shouldn't be overlooked. Trusted brands like Coleman, Thule, BioLite, and Solo Stove are running Black Friday promotions on all kinds of camping gear: big items like tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads; smaller items like cookware sets and headlamps; and everything in between—base layers, First Aid kits, water filtration devices, and on and on.

Big-budget tech items can cost a pretty penny, but thanks to these spectacular Black Friday deals, you can purchase everything you need for travel, work, or holiday gifting without breaking the bank. You won't want to miss these stellar discounts from all of your favorite travel-friendly tech brands like Apple, Sony, and Bose, especially on more expensive heavy-hitters like laptops and iPads. With savings all the way up to 76 percent off select items, you'll walk away with a sense of accomplishment alongside your shiny, new tech. From noise-canceling headphones to smart watches, these are the best Black Friday deals to shop now, many of which are perfect for slipping in your carry-on and taking along on your next trip. Keep checking back here for additional savings on more brands and products as they roll in.

It's officially the week of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the single most advantageous time of year to make essential purchases. These buys might include discounted flights, hotel, and cruise bookings; luggage and loungewear; or home necessities like mattresses. There's nothing like the feeling of checking into a hotel, being handed the key, walking through the doors to your room for the first time, and immediately flopping onto the cloud-like hotel bed after a long flight. Seriously, a good hotel mattress is one of the joys of a vacation. This top travel moment also prompts some inspiration for the space we occupy when we're not traveling.