#Trending - Edible Dishes And Silverware, Resort Guests Planting Coral, Digital Savvy Seniors, And A Self-Driving Hotel Room
Issue 77 • January 25, 2022
Is it just us or does it seem like things are evolving at warp speed lately? Consider the 2022 food trends list which includes edible dishes and silverware. Consumers just don't want to travel to sustainable destinations, they want to be involved in sustainable activities as well. The pandemic-induced changes in consumer buying habits is impacting travel too. And mobile hotel rooms may soon be a thing. Check it all out in our three-minute read below.
Consumers Want To Be Involved In Sustainable Tourism
We have all heard the warnings that stepping on coral reefs while snorkeling or even wearing the wrong type of sunscreen can be deadly for the coral. Many hotels and resorts are now getting involved in coral restoration efforts and believe it or not, they are inviting their guests to participate too. Guests view it as a cool eco-tourism activity and everyone wins in the process. Read more in TravelAge West here.
Global Consumer Trends Impacting Travel
EuroMonitor just reported on its Top 10 Global Consumer Trends and some of those significant changes in consumer attitudes are already seeping over into travel buying behavior too. We're talking access to sustainable travel choices, backup planning, The Great Life Refresh, the fact that seniors were forced to become more digitally comfortable during the pandemic, and more. Read the details in PhocusWire here.
2022 Food Trends To Note
Everyone is predicting an explosion of mushrooms on menus — not just as a vegetable ingredient but also as a replacement of scallops for those who don't eat fish. The top flavor of the year will be hibiscus, flavor fusions that marry savory spices and heat with sweetness will reign, and edible silverware, plates, and packaging will soon be on the horizon. Read all about it in The New York Times here.
Mobile Hotel Rooms May Soon Be A Thing
Rather than searching for a new hotel each time you travel, a mobile hotel, which is essentially a self-driving hotel room on wheels, travels with you. It's trend #29 on this fascinating look at the "Top 100 Hotel Trends You Need To Watch" in 2022 and beyond. Read more in Hotel Tech Report here.
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