Copenhagen, the Florida Keys, Istanbul, Lisbon
and Mexico City are among the top places to visit
American Express Travel, today, published the 2023 Trending
Destinations list1, featuring the ten most popular destinations for
travel next year, identified by global American Express Card®
Member travel reservations. For each of these destinations,
American Express Travel Consultants also created three-day
itineraries, providing inspiration on the top places to stay, eat,
shop and explore the local culture, including how Platinum Card®
Members can spend the “bonus vacation day” they receive with
guaranteed 4:00 p.m. check-out when they book a Fine Hotels +
Resorts® property through American Express Travel.
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American Express Travel's 2023 Trending
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“When Card Members book trips through American Express Travel,
they’re trusting us with their most valuable resource, their time,”
said Audrey Hendley, President of American Express Travel. “Our
global footprint, over 100 years of travel expertise and deep
understanding of our Card Members give us a unique ability to
inspire travelers with this year’s list of Trending Destinations,
make the planning process easy, and confidently advise them on what
to do when they get there.”
The latest Amex Trendex2 survey 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 provide inspiration on the
best places to stay, eat and activities to explore the local
culture.
81% of Amex Trendex2 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 Card Members 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 Destinations itineraries highlight ways to
spend that time, so Card Members 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
12023 TRENDING DESTINATIONS METHODOLOGY American Express
Travel’s 2023 Trending Destinations are selected based on global
American Express Card Member bookings through American Express
Travel, looking at year-over-year travel growth between 2019 and
2022.
2SURVEY 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.
FINE HOTELS + RESORTS PROGRAM TERMS & CONDITIONS Fine
Hotels + Resorts® (FHR) program benefits are available for new
bookings made through American Express Travel with participating
properties and are valid only for eligible U.S. Consumer, Business,
and Corporate Platinum Card® Members and Centurion® Members (Delta
SkyMiles® Platinum Card Members are not eligible). Bookings must be
made using an eligible Card and must be paid using that Card, or
another American Express® Card, in the eligible Card Member's name,
and that Card Member must be traveling on the itinerary booked. The
average total value of the program benefits is based on prior-year
bookings for stays of two nights; the actual value varies. Noon
check-in and room upgrade are subject to availability and are
provided at check-in; certain room categories are not eligible for
upgrade. The type of experience credit varies by property; the
experience credit will be applied to eligible charges up to the
amount of the experience credit. Advance reservations are
recommended for certain experience credits. The type and value of
the daily breakfast (for two) varies by property; breakfast will be
valued at a minimum of US$60 per room per day. If the cost of Wi-Fi
is included in a mandatory property fee, a daily credit of that
amount will be applied at check-out. Benefits are applied per room,
per stay (with a three-room limit per stay). Back-to-back stays
booked by a single Card Member, Card Members staying in the same
room or Card Members traveling in the same party within a 24-hour
period at the same property are considered one stay and are
ineligible for additional FHR benefits (“Prohibited Action”).
American Express and the Property reserve the right to modify or
revoke FHR benefits at any time without notice if we or they
determine, in our or their sole discretion, that you may have
engaged in a Prohibited Action, or have engaged in abuse, misuse,
or gaming in connection with your FHR benefits. Benefit
restrictions vary by property. Benefits cannot be redeemed for cash
and are not combinable with other offers unless indicated. Benefits
must be used during the stay booked. Any credits applicable are
applied at check-out in USD or the local currency equivalent.
Benefits, participating properties, and availability and amenities
at those properties are subject to change.
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