Top 40 Travel Trends in February

From Dog Vacation-Planning Apps to Vacation-Inspired VR Events

The top February 2016 travel trends speak to products, services and tools that are presently shaping the consumer experience.

A recent Lion Sands Game Reserve x Virgin Holidays' Dream Bigger event in London saw the construction of an over-the-top replica of the treehouse accommodations offered at the resort.

Meanwhile, the Hilton hotel chain has announced the launched of a mid-scale hotel brand that will offer budget accommodations to travelers. Related to the emergence of hybrid hostel-hotels, the cost-conscious Tru brand is sure to be a hit with millennials disinterested in splurging on accommodations, but would rather invest in experiences and excursions.

The top February 2016 travel trends point to an interest in shared experiences and meeting new people.

SCORE
5.4 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 77%
Activity 76%
Freshness 8%
Cloud-Touching Walkways
CATEGORY
World
Cloud-Touching Walkways
Illustrative Endangered Traditions
CATEGORY
World
Illustrative Endangered Traditions
Purifying Plane Air Devices
CATEGORY
World
Purifying Plane Air Devices
Eco-Friendly Adventurer Ships
CATEGORY
Eco
Eco-Friendly Adventurer Ships
Chat-Based Travel Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Chat-Based Travel Apps
Dog Vacation-Planning Apps
CATEGORY
World
Dog Vacation-Planning Apps
Seat-Swapping Travel Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Seat-Swapping Travel Apps
Multi-Sensory Concept Aircrafts
CATEGORY
World
Multi-Sensory Concept Aircrafts
Familial Adventure Travel Agencies
CATEGORY
World
Familial Adventure Travel Agencies
Budget-Specific Travel Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Budget-Specific Travel Apps
Seat Swapping Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Seat Swapping Apps
Solo Female Travel Communities
CATEGORY
World
Solo Female Travel Communities
Cost-Effective Airlines
CATEGORY
World
Cost-Effective Airlines
Educational Family Vacations
CATEGORY
World
Educational Family Vacations
Conceptual Global Subway Systems
CATEGORY
World
Conceptual Global Subway Systems
Literary Travel Games
CATEGORY
Marketing
Literary Travel Games
Boldness-Favoring Travel Ads
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Boldness-Favoring Travel Ads
Personalized Stitched Maps
CATEGORY
World
Personalized Stitched Maps
Aircraft-Queuing Algorithms
CATEGORY
World
Aircraft-Queuing Algorithms
Family-Driven Travel Ads
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Family-Driven Travel Ads
Conservation-Encouraging Hotel Meters
CATEGORY
Eco
Conservation-Encouraging Hotel Meters
Panoramic Cambodian Museums
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Panoramic Cambodian Museums
Luxury Hotel Grafitti Tours
CATEGORY
World
Luxury Hotel Grafitti Tours
Visual Travel Discovery Platforms
CATEGORY
Tech
Visual Travel Discovery Platforms
Manicure Hotel Suites
CATEGORY
World
Manicure Hotel Suites
Collapsible Smart Suitcases
CATEGORY
World
Collapsible Smart Suitcases
Photography-Deterring Visitor Centers
CATEGORY
World
Photography-Deterring Visitor Centers
Luxe Pre-Made Airline Meals
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Luxe Pre-Made Airline Meals
Anti-Theft Travel Bags
CATEGORY
Tech
Anti-Theft Travel Bags
Bare-Bones Hotel Brands
CATEGORY
World
Bare-Bones Hotel Brands
Mobile Tourism Truck Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Marketing
Mobile Tourism Truck Pop-Ups
Floating Wedding Pavilions
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Floating Wedding Pavilions
Remote Wilderness Retreats
CATEGORY
World
Remote Wilderness Retreats
Functional Backpacker Luggage
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Functional Backpacker Luggage
Breathtaking Travel Photography
CATEGORY
World
Breathtaking Travel Photography
Global Subway Maps
CATEGORY
World
Global Subway Maps
In-Flight Streaming Launches
CATEGORY
World
In-Flight Streaming Launches
Urban Safari Treehouse Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Marketing
Urban Safari Treehouse Pop-Ups
Luxury Van Motorhomes
CATEGORY
Autos
Luxury Van Motorhomes

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