TORONTO – According to Expedia’s travel trends report, by 2022, about two-thirds of Canadians are planning a “no regrets” type of adventure for their next trip.
The report surveyed 12,000 people across 12 countries, with 2,000 respondents from Canada.
About 41% of Canadians polled said they were looking for mental satisfaction/well-being after a trip, while about a third of Canadians said they seek satisfaction and excitement from a trip. .
Since the start of the pandemic, the idea of traveling has taken a turn for the worse, with large trips virtually impossible due to more pressing concerns about preventing the spread of COVID-19 and protect your own personal health.
While the advent of a vaccine has allowed some areas to open and some travel to resume, with the pandemic still ongoing, Canadians are still less likely to travel on whim. , with 41% admitting they were less spontaneous. since the beginning of the pandemic.
But research shows that all the canceled plans, lack of socializing and time in isolation can make people more likely to embrace full experiences if they decide to travel. .
More than a third of all travelers surveyed said they would prioritize enjoyment over budget on their next trip, with almost a fifth saying they could splurge on something like going to a house. Michelin-starred products.
A quarter of respondents said that they are willing to travel to places completely different from their homeland or culture, with 37% expressing that they would like to embrace new foods they have never tried. and 19% said they would consider visiting a destination they never thought of before the pandemic.
A press release on the report says that due to the pandemic, travelers are becoming more aware that each trip is “a privilege”, and expect to have experiences that reflect that.
Mary Zajac, director of public relations at Expedia, said: “Free from a long period of constraints and restrictions that have affected Canadians, travel in 2022 will be about taking advantage of every little bit of style. richness and meaning from our experiences, both nationally and internationally,” said Mary Zajac, director of public relations at Expedia, in a release. “While some still feel cautious about travelling, a new wave of excitement is boiling over as travelers pursue the greatness of travel to get [greatest trip ever]. ”
Traveling as a way to support poor mental health is also on the minds of those surveyed, with a quarter of respondents saying they’d look for a trip that allows them to prioritize their mental health. God. As part of this, 29% said they would like to spend more time in a location to improve the quality of the visit.
The survey was conducted online by Northstar Research Partners on behalf of Expedia from August 27 to September 6 among adults planning domestic or international travel in the next 18 months.
Whether these travel dreams can be realized by 2022 remains to be seen, as the growing understanding of the Omicron variant has prompted new travel bans and restrictions at the border. Some experts have suggested that waiting until the summer of 2022 may be the best thing for those hoping to get some travel this year.
But it seems the Canadians are aiming for a major escape, if possible.
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