The Year 2006 created imbroglio in the minds of travelers all round the world due to stringent new airport security rules, fear of terrorist attacks, and the conflict between America and Muslim community. Moreover, this ambiguity gave rise to the uncertain future of the travel industry. Unfortunately, the situation doesn’t seem to be changed this year too.So what’s ahead for travelers in 2007?
Well, the current circumstances incline globetrotters to veer their ways to Asia in 2007. The best value of dollar and hospitality that competes with world-class amenities, easy visa regulations, are making Asia darling of travelers. Countries such as India, Japan and Hong Kong have made great strides by escalating 20 to 40 percent in the tourism industry in the last year. However, China is still topping the list of favorite tourist spots as many travel surveyed have listed it as hottest destination of 2007. Tourism in China has been on the rise for the last some time and it is supposed that the trend will go faster in to the 2008 Olympics.
The U.S. Tour Operators Association has chosen Southeast Asia as the hottest up-and-coming area for budget traveler.
Industry experts say that the frequent falling of the dollar against the euro and the British pound may also be another cause for American travelers to search out for alternate destinations and the destinations like Singapore have gained a new appeal.
Asia apart, river cruises in Europe are among the other hottest new trends in travel, while changes in passport regulations and a growing consciousness of environmental concerns may also affect where and how people vacation in 2007.
