, the global travel industry is set to grow come 2025 after years of COVID-induced recovery. In South Africa, specifically, over 60 percent of locals surveyed said they were planning to take more holidays next year than in 2024.
“The use of AI in travel planning is also growing rapidly,” the chain says in a statement sent to Hypertext. “An impressive 85% of South African travellers say they are braver on holiday, the highest among all markets surveyed. This trend is particularly strong among younger travellers, with 87% of 18–24-year-olds and 91% of 25–34-year-olds expressing a willingness to try new and exciting things.”
Locals are also considering their wallets even though they are planning to get out more. One of the main factors that would encourage booking a holiday is “getting a special price.” Over 62 percent of respondents keyed this answer.