There’s no doubt about the fact that the idea of travel as we know it is changing. A surprisingly young industry for how ubiquitous it now seems, the entire notion of tourism is in fact quite a recent development in human history. Nevertheless, now that we’ve discovered the pleasure of traveling to foreign lands and having unique and exotic experiences, we seem intent on doing anything to ensure this privilege isn’t taken away. Let’s take a look at some of the ways the travel industry is changing.

Sports betting and entertainment on demand
One thing that if often lamented about the current reality of travel is the unpredictable waiting times and circumstances that are often a part of it. It seems that no matter how carefully you plan something, there is inevitably some unexpected waiting time. Many entertainment innovators are becoming wise to this reality though and provide streaming services onto their platform. This allows you to watch a live game and incorporate Sports Betting into your travel experience at the same time.

Eco-tourism goes mainstream
As we continue to face the realities brought about by climate change, the travel and tourism industry is under increasing pressure to provide green and eco-friendly options to travelers. No matter what part of the world you live in, it is no longer possible to claim that your desire to move around freely and explore doesn’t have an impact on your carbon footprint. Many conscientious travelers are now trying to offset this reality by choosing greener travel options or even participating in eco-friendly initiatives while on the road.

Staycation all I even wanted
With an airline industry that is currently on pretty precarious footing, more travelers looking for an escape are opting to stay closer to home and explore what kind of recreation options are available in their own backyard. There does in fact seem to be a fundamental paradigm shift taking place in terms of how far we need to travel in order to really “getaway.” Many are realizing they haven’t even explored the natural wonders of the place they spend most of their time. Tourism boards are definitely picking up on this too and are offering different types of incentives and unlimited domestic travel passes to give travelers a reason to stay closer to home.

Conquering the open road
Similarly, more and more people are opting for road trips. In addition to the freedom of the open road, the lack of dependence on a shared form of transportation means delays are less likely and that you can truly come and go as you please. With recreation vehicles like campervans and RVs enjoying record-setting sales, it seems that more people are craving the independence and unpredictability of the family road trip. Due to the fact that buying all the gear for this kind of travel tends to get pricey, it is likely that families who have invested will continue focusing on this style of vacation in the years to come.