Travelers in 2019 will see more personalized travel experiences as they are willing to pay more for curated journeys that fit their specific needs. Mobile booking and usage will also increase as travelers are more comfortable planning trips on their phones. There will be a rise in spontaneous, last-minute travel due to easy online booking and good deals. Many travelers will pursue bucket list destinations in 2019 thanks to more disposable income and a desire to fulfill dreams of seeing wonders, learning skills, and reliving memories.

1. Looking Ahead: The
Travel Industry in 2019
Mark Dziuban

2. Personalization
is King
Industry research demonstrates that
travelers are willing to pay more for a
curated journey -- as discerning travelers
want to know that the experience is
personally curated to fit their specific
needs and preferences -- so look to see
more tailored travel adventures in 2019.

3. Mobile is Everywhere
Travelers are more comfortable than ever
booking travel via mobile; they also are
increasingly using mobile for a myriad of
purposes while actually on the road -- such
as booking restaurants and looking up
directions.

4. Impulse Travel is on the
Rise
Research indicates that spontaneous
travel is on the rise, thanks in large part to
the proliferation of last-minute deals and
the ease in which trips can be booked
online.
Travelers willing to pack up and go
recognize the deals that can be had when
they are available for flexible travel
arrangements.

5. Bucket List Travel
With an increase in travel spending expected
in the year 2019 due to rising amounts of
disposable income, more and more travelers
are looking to fulfill their bucket list travel
dreams.
Learning new skills, seeing one of the seven
wonders of the world, volunteering, and taking
trips to relive childhood memories lead the list
of popular ideas driving travel destination
decisions.