Bahamas boom
The Bahamas hopes for a strong start to 2022 , with products such as the pop-up Rosé Paradis Garden at The Ocean Club , A Four Seasons Resort . Other openings include the redesigned Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina and the renovated Sandals Royal Bahamian , which reopened on January 27 .
Prima positioning
Norwegian Cruise Lines has unveiled a 3D ‘ sneak peek ’ tour of Norwegian Prima . By scanning a QR code , clients can ‘ try before they buy ’, exploring unique features such as Vibe Beach Club , Ocean Boulevard and The Haven Sundeck . Norwegian Prima , first of the line ’ s six planned Prima-class vessels , will sail its maiden voyage on August 17 , 2022 . travel facts
42 % of Americans planned to travel between Thanksgiving and mid-January 2022 , averaging two trips each . ( Source : Deloitte )
9 in 10 travelers would pick a sustainable hotel , if given the choice .
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Scandinavian service
Finnair is to launch a new Airbus 330 Helsinki to Seattle route on June 1 , 2022 , adding to its existing summer service from the Finnish capital to New York , Chicago , Los Angeles and Dallas . Starting May 1 , the airline will also increase the frequency of its summer service from Stockholm , Sweden , to New York and Los Angeles .
Snow in Qatar
Qatar has signed a five-year deal to host a local version of Winter Wonderland , London ’ s famous seasonal theme park attraction . Launching in November 2022 , Doha Winter Wonderland will open in time for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 . More than 100 hotels are currently under construction in the Gulf state .
Travel Trend # 1
The over 40s are driving the 2022 travel rebound , according to the 2022 Travel Trends Forecast by Evolve . 54 % of under 40s prefer booking trips of three to four nights , while over 40s are four times as likely to book trips longer than one week and five times more interested in trips exceeding two weeks .
Travel Trend # 2
The average traveler continues to report a sense of financial wellness , according to research by Destination Analysts . Nearly half say travel will be a high priority in their budget and the mean reported annual travel budget for those who responded is $ 3,746 . winter 2022 // 11