“The trends that RevenYou are seeing within the luxury travel sector includes the desire to undertake ‘bucket list’ experiences, ie., staying in accommodation that is providing not just a hotel room but an experience, and the desire to travel with smaller touring and cruise operators who can access unique destinations and experiences that larger operators are unable to do so.
This is evidenced by the booking lead time in Australia for exceptional experiences such as the Ghan and Indian Pacific – frequently booked out 12-18 months in advance; and the growth of smaller cruise / expedition ships exploring the top end of Australia and a demand for Antarctica cruising.
The slow travel movement has made a significant impact in recent years and RevenYou anticipates a continued growth / desire to undertake authentic cultural experiences, while directly contributing to the economic growth of local communities and encouraging business entrepreneurship – enjoying a home-cooked meal in a local’s home, supporting businesses established by women that employ women and participating in programmes that allow the traveller to give back during their travels are all growing in appeal.
RevenYou has also seen a trend amongst one of destination driven accommodation experiences that allows guests the unique experience of staying on a working sheep farm while also booking a high-end heli-camping experience that takes them to a remote bluff in the Flinders Ranges where they camp in a swag for the night and eat a traditional outback ‘bushtucker’ meal prepared over a roaring fire before returning to their luxury eco-villa for the remainder of their stay.”
