Lalitha Rao Pentapati explores trends for US travel in 2018.

1. Trends for the US
Travel Industry -
2018

2. Culinary Travel
According to Momondo, food lovers are no
longer simply interested in taking food tours
based on a variety of carefully selected
restaurants. Travelers are more interested in
experiencing the cuisine popularized by the
locals. Dining in the homes of local residents is
a growing trend.

3. Goal-Oriented Trips
Rather than merely traveling to particular
destinations to enjoy the view, travelers are more
likely to seek out locations to fulfill a specific goal.
Some might venture to Boston for the pleasure of
competing in the marathon. Others may challenge
themselves by attempting to scale Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Thrill seekers might venture to the Grand Canyon for
the adrenaline rush that whitewater rafting along the
Colorado River offers.

4. U.S. Destinations
The U.S. Travel Destination Outlook reports that
certain regions of the country have become more
popular with native and international guests over
other locations. U.S. Citizens are more interested in
planning trips to the west coast and to the southern
states.
International visitors wanting to explore the country
often engage in destination searches on the west and
east coasts along with the southern states.

5. Bleisure Travel
Individuals who travel for business are increasingly
combining the excursion with pleasure by extending
their time in the location. The blesiure trend picked up
speed in 2017 and is expected to become more popular.
Travelers might extend their stay from a couple of
extra days to a couple of weeks. Some are opting to
become nomads for a month or longer in the
destination of their choosing.