American Express Travel’s Trending Destinations for 2023
American Express Travel revealed its 2023 Trending Destinations list, featuring the 10 most popular destinations for travel next year based on global American Express Cardmember travel reservations. For each of these destinations, American Express Travel Consultants also created three-day itineraries, inspiring some of the top places to stay, eat, shop, and explore the local culture.
The latest Amex Trendex survey among US travelers found that 50% of adults say they spend at least five hours planning a vacation. To help travelers save time and make the most of their trips, American Express Travel Consultants crafted three-day weekend itineraries for each of the Trending Destinations to inspire some of the best places to stay, eat, and activities to explore the local culture.
More than 80% of Amex Trendex survey respondents agree they want to maximize every hour of their trips, making the expert guidance in the Trending Destinations itineraries a valuable resource. Whether venturing solo, exploring with a group of friends, or spending time with family, the itineraries include something for everyone, from finding the best churros in Mexico City and engaging with koalas in Sydney to treatments at a luxury spa in Paris and exploring a maple forest in Vermont.
Additionally, 88% of survey respondents agree they wish their trips were longer. Platinum Cardmembers have a guaranteed 4:00 p.m. late check-out benefit when they book a Fine Hotels + Resorts property through American Express Travel. Late check-out, one of the many premium benefits unlocked when booking with American Express Travel, gives travelers a “bonus day” to extend their vacations. The Trending
Destination itineraries highlight ways to spend that time, so Cardmembers get the most out of their trips, including a master cheese class in Paris, sailing to the Prince’s Islands in Istanbul, and a shopping excursion of authentic Portuguese goods in Lisbon.
In addition to top destinations, American Express Travel has identified key trends driving travel in 2023:
- New adventures are in demand: 70% of respondents agree they want to travel to wish list destinations in 2023
- Vacationing with holistic health in mind: 89% of respondents agree they want to go on a trip to escape routine, and 74% plan to travel more in 2023 for their wellbeing
- Seeking out personalized experiences: 88% of respondents agree they like to seek out local experiences and learn about culture when they travel, and 73% are willing to spend more for the travel itinerary that they want
- From New Year’s resolution to summer travel: 43% of respondents agree they want to travel more as their New Year’s resolution, and 50% of respondents have already started to think about where they want to go on their upcoming summer 2023 vacations
- Spending more for the ultimate getaway: 74% of respondents agree they are more likely to spend more on travel in 2023, and 40% say they are willing to pay more for late check-out when making their travel accommodations
SURVEY METHODOLOGY
This Amex Trendex online poll was conducted by Morning Consult between September 30 – October 3, 2022, among a sample of 2,000 US travelers who have a household income of at least $70K and are defined as adults who typically travel by air at least once a year. The interviews were conducted online. Results from the full survey have a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.
2023 TRENDING DESTINATIONS METHODOLOGY
American Express Travel’s 2023 Trending Destinations are selected based on global American Express Cardmember bookings through American Express Travel, looking at year-over-year travel growth between 2019 and 2022.
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Looking for more travel inspiration for 2023? Check out Vacationer Magazine’s list of some of the best LGBTQ+-friendly destinations to visit next year!
