How can luxury travel lead the way in reducing overtourism?

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What does your target audience of luxury travellers really care about in 2024?

From the introduction of entry fees for Venice, to the ban of short-term holiday rentals in Penang, and visitor limits for Thailand’s idyllic Maya Beach, our desire to visit the ‘Insta-worthy’ destinations of the world is having a detrimental impact on locals and the environment.

But with the demand for travel growing, how do travel agencies balance the ethical responsibilities of overtourism with satisfying customer demand? And why are luxury travel providers best placed to spearhead the revolution needed in tourism?

Produced by our strategy team and powered by Mintel industry insights, this report explores what consumers really care about when booking a luxury trip, how sustainable travel is viewed by different generations, and how all this consumer data should inform the marketing strategy of luxury travel agencies as they tackle overtourism in the industry.