A growing demand for experimental vacation experiences is influencing the panorama of camping and outdoors hospitality. More than 41 million North American households made their first camping trips in the past ten years, according to Kampgrounds of America ( KOA ). The changing landscape of outside travel interests and emerging trends for 2024 are examined in the yearly Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report from the Koa. &# 13,
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Key findings for the 2024 outdoor travel season include: &# 13,
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– Health and Wellness Focus: 79 % of travelers plan to incorporate forest immersion, meditation, yoga and mindful strolls into their trips. Top Travel Goals: Priorities for 2024 include slowing down and enjoying experiences ( 57 % ), recharging ( 50 % ), having a variety of experiences ( 41 % ) and making spontaneous plans ( 34 % ). Interest in Natural Attractions: Campers express strong interest in natural events ( 50 % ), food tourism ( 31 % ), visiting small towns ( 29 % ) and combining work and leisure travel ( 25 % ). In the last five years only, Glamping has attracted 15.7 million new visitors to the exterior industry. Increased Camping Frequency: Since 2014, there has been a 98 % increase in the number of homes camping three or more times per year. Statistical Changes: Campers are now more diverse and younger, with close to half of guests under 35 years old in the last two, compared to 30 % in 2014. Additionally, 39 % of campers are non- white, representing a 54 % increase in camping by people of color. RELATED: Signature Travel Network’s Karl Kannstadter Deals Exploration Travel, and How He’s Help Advisors Market It” Through our century of research, we’ve seen camping progress from simply being considered an outdoor exercise to becoming a fierce portion of the journey marketplace”, said Toby O’Rourke, president and CEO of Kampgrounds of America. ” Despite all the changes over the last 10 years, one thing remains constant: yet more people see the importance of connecting with nature. Outdoor kindness responds to the phone and offers a wide range of travellers “one-of-a-kind experience with those who matter most”
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Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a media release distributed by Kampgrounds for America. A TravelAge West writer fact-checked and reviewed it. &# 13,
