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Travel trends to be grateful for this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving may be a national holiday in the USA, but it doesn't mean we Down Under can't take a moment to appreciate the many things in life we're thankful for.

Thanksgiving may be a national holiday in the USA, but it doesn’t mean we Down Under can’t take a moment to appreciate the many things in life we’re thankful for.

Thanksgiving stands as one of the most American of holidays, an autumn ritual designated for a day of ‘feasting’ with family and friends and expressing gratitude, giving thanks to what has come before us and what lies ahead.

Some Americans who have made travel an integral part of their professional life have revealed what they believed were three key travels trends the travel industry should be grateful for this year.

These were their answers:

 

Tiffany Dowd

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Tiffany is a globally recognized luxury social media influencer @LuxeTiffany and advises luxury travel and lifestyle brands on social media marketing and online branding.

  • Social media – in one tweet or Facebook post you can get great travel recommendations from your friends about the best places to go, where to eat and things do.
  • Uber – hassle free transportation from mostly anywhere.
  • A380 aircraft making long haul travel and new destinations for travel possible. Besides who doesn’t love a Business Class bar where you can mingle with other passengers over a glass of bubbly at 35,000 feet?

 

George Hobica

Uber

George was named “Best Online Travel Expert” by Money Magazine and is the founder of Airfarewatchdog.com, a low-airfare alert, and air travel advice website.

  • Safer air travel! Flying is safer than it’s ever been.
  • Low airfares! Thanks to discount airlines all around the world other airlines are matching and lowering fares.
  • New options for getting around and staying. Uber, Airbnb, and so on.

 

Robert G. Rose

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Robert is the presenter and executive producer of the U.S.A.’s most watched authentic adventure travel show – Raw Travel TV, seen in more than 140 cities in the U.S. and over half a dozen countries around the world (but sadly, not Australia.. yet!).

  • Millennials – They are not only remaking the entire travel industry, but they are also traveling more than any generation before them.
  • Authentic Travel – This is broadening the market for many traditional tourist destinations (i.e. NYC travelers who venture to Brooklyn or Queens, Orlando travelers who seek out other pursuits than the theme parks, etc.). This is opening up tourism to other less traditional travel destinations (i.e. Casper, Wyoming or small towns all over the U.S. with interesting stories, backgrounds, and histories).
  • Sharing Economy: From apartments to vehicles to information, social media has opened up travel to people who can’t afford high-end hotels or prefer to experience a destination like a local.

 

Joe Diaz

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Joe is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of AFAR Media. Launched in 2009, AFAR has quickly become one of the world’s leading travel media companies, and its flagship magazine has twice been named “America’s Best Travel Magazine.”

  • Solo travel
  • Hotels as a creative hub
  • #traveldeeper – travelers getting under the surface of a place, connecting with interesting people and immersing in its culture.

 

Johnny Jet

Premium Economy

Johnny is a US-based travel expert and the Editor-in-Chief of JohnnyJet.com, a leading travel information website. He has visited over 70 countries and chronicled his experiences around the globe.

  • Safer and reliable planes
  • Much improved premium seats
  • Technology that makes everyone’s experience more pleasurable

 

Travel accessory they’re most grateful for:

Tiffany: I’m most grateful for my iPhone. It’s my portable map, currency converter, mobile wallet, flight tracker, camera and much, much more. It keeps me connected to my family while away through messaging apps and FaceTime.

George: My Bose noise-canceling headphones!

Robert: GPS & Mobile Device – it’s a difference maker.

Joe: My Master & Dynamic headphones

Johnny: My Scottevest as it has 20+ pockets.

Finally, we had to ask, if they had any tips for Australians trying to replicate the Thanksgiving tradition down-under. Here’s what they had to share:

Tiffany: Gather your friends and family, cook a feast, eat too much and be grateful for each other. Besides the turkey and pumpkin pie, watch an American football game for a full American experience.

George: If you choose a truly free range bird (as in shot in the bush) make sure there’s no buckshot in it!

Robert: Consider something other than Turkey for the meal. Most Americans don’t actually like the dry, white meat of roast turkey but feel bound by tradition to eat it. Also, instead of NFL football, a good game of Rugby would totally suffice. Bring your own spin to the holiday. But don’t get too hung up on the details, the most important thing is to take a moment to be thankful for family, friends, and all your blessings while remembering those less fortunate.

Joe: Flip the turkey over for a “down under” twist on an American tradition.

Johnny: Keep it simple: Just call up some friends/family and invite them over for an afternoon feast.

Where ever you may be in the world, Thanksgiving is a day for all of us to stop and take a moment to be grateful for what we have and what we enjoy!

What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving?