American Express Travel’s 2023 Global Travel Trends Report1shows travelers, and particularly Gen Z and Millennials2, plan to spend more on travel in 2023 than 2022.Travelers are inspired by their favorite shows and movies, choosing their next dream destination based on what they’ll eat, and driven by a desire for greater wellness and support for local communities.New York (BusinessWire)- American Express Travel released their2023 Global Travel Trends Reporttoday, highlighting four global trends inspiring people to travel this year: The Rise of “Set-Jetting”: Popular movies, TV shows and social media are inspiring people to travel to places they see onscreen, like Italy, Paris, Yellowstone, and LondonDelicious Destinations:From top restaurants to local favorites to cooking classes, people are choosing their next destination based on what they’ll eatA Wellness Wave: Restorative vacations are on the rise as travelers prioritize self-care and mental and physical healthTraveling Off the Beaten Path: Travelers want to discover hidden gems and support the local community when they visitThe report, based on survey data from travelers from the United States, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Japan, India and the United Kingdom, found that more than half (52%) of respondents say they plan to take more trips this year than last yearand 50% of respondents are planning to spend more money on travel in 2023 than 2022. 84% of Gen Z and Millennials surveyed would rather take a dream vacation than purchase a new luxury item, and 79% agree that travel is an important budget priority. “Vacations are precious, and travelers are prioritizing personalized itineraries built around their passions, from planning an entire vacation for a single dinner reservation to getting the perfect video for TikTok,” says Audrey Hendley, President of American Express Travel. “No matter what the inspiration is, American Express Travel Consultants have the expertise to help every type of traveler plan all types of trips.” Top insights from American Express Travel’s 2023 Global Travel Trends Reportinclude: Pop culture and social media are influencing the rise of “set-jetting,” especially among younger travelers.75% of respondents agree that they have been inspired to travel to a specific destination by social media70% of Gen Z and Millennials surveyed agree that they have been inspired to visit a destination after seeing it featured in a TV show, news source, or movie46% of Gen Z and Millennials surveyed say they have been inspired to travel to a destination because of InstagramFrom visiting top restaurants and local favorites to taking a cooking class, food has a huge impact on where people travel.81% of respondents agree that trying local foods and cuisines is the part of traveling they look forward to the most66% of Gen Z and Millennials surveyed agree that they get most of their eating-while-traveling inspiration from social mediaNearly half (47%) of Gen Z and Millennials surveyed agree that they have planned an entire trip around visiting a specific restaurantPrioritizing self-care is leading to a rise in restorative vacations.73% of respondents are planning vacations to better their mental, physical, and emotional health this year60% of Gen Z and Millennials surveyed say they go out of their way to book hotels that offer spa and wellness servicesTravelers want to discover hidden gems and support the local communities they visit.85% of respondents want to visit a place where they can truly experience the local culture78% of respondents are interested in going on vacations that support local communities in 2023s the demand for travel continues into 2023, American Express Travel provides eligible Card Members with exceptional travel access, including 1,400+ airport lounges through its;nbsplobal Lounge Collection; 7,000+ Travel Consultants; restaurant reservations through Resy and curated where-to-eat guides atResy.com/Travel; benefits at 2,000+ hand-picked hotels around the world viaFine Hotels + ResortsandThe Hotel Collection; and more. 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Methodology: 1The American Express 2023 Global Travel Trends Report is based on data obtained through an online poll conducted by Morning Consult between February 3rd 11th, 2023 among a sample of 1,000 travelers from Australia, Canada, India, Japan, Mexico, UK and 2,000 travelers in the US who have a household income of at least a $70k equivalent, and who typically travel by air at least once a year. Results from each market’s survey have a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points. 2Gen Z and Millennials are defined as respondents as being born between 1981 – 2012. Seller of Travel American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. is acting solely as a sales agent for travel suppliers and is not responsible for the actions or inactions of such suppliers. Certain suppliers pay us commission and other incentives for reaching sales targets or other goals and may provide incentives to our Travel Consultants. 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