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For the third year in a row, Alaska cruises earned the top spot as the most booked domestic vacation in 2019, with Orlando not too far behind, according to the results of our latest Travel Trends survey. Las Vegas, New York City and Honolulu rounded out the Top 5.
Internationally, Caribbean cruises and Cancun, Mexico, respectively, maintained the top two spots, while Italy jumped from fifth to third place. European river cruises and Mediterranean cruises were fourth and fifth, respectively.
"Women only" trips saw the most growth in Travel Leaders Group bookings compared to last year, earning fifth place on the list of top niche travel areas. Top “up and coming” destinations for 2020, according to your reported results, include Bora Bora, Thailand, Ecuador – Galapagos Island and Croatia. Year over year, the Maldives, Bora Bora, Galapagos and Croatia moved up the list.
Top U.S. Destinations Booked in 2019:
1. Alaska – cruise (38%)
2. Orlando, FL (32%)
3. Las Vegas, NV (26%)
4. New York City, NY (22%)
5. Honolulu, HI (21%)
Top International Destinations Booked in 2019:
1. Caribbean/Mexican Gulf Coast – cruise (31%)
2. Cancun, Mexico (27%)
3. Italy (25%)
4. Europe – River cruise (21%)
5. Europe – Mediterranean cruise (19%)
Top Niche Travel Areas Booked in 2019:
1. Active/Adventure (45%)
2. Honeymoon & Destination Weddings (36%)
3. Culinary & Wine (35%)
4. Affinity Groups (20%)
5. Women’s Only (19%)
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