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To find out how Australians are feeling about the prospect of a return to travel, we’ve done the research! We commissioned a national survey that reveals how the pandemic has impacted Australians' appetite and attitudes towards international travel, and examines what is set to trend as the world rebounds and travellers take to the world once again.

Dreaming big and ready to spend, Aussie travellers want to make up for lost time, with a third (34%) planning longer, more expensive holidays than usual and multi-destination trips (32%) abroad. Going far is a top priority, with far flung destinations on the itinerary, including Europe, which holds onto its reputation as an ever popular destination.

Discover all of the fascinating insights into how Australians are feeling below!

Trends

Trend 1

Travelling for leisure in 2022 is a top priority for nearly half of Australian adults (45%), compared with swapping jobs (20%), renovating (18%) or buy a/moving house (17%), as our lockdown passion for DIY and all things home is replaced by travel.

Trend 2

Four in 10 Australian travellers (41%) agreed that not being able to travel internationally has significantly impacted their wellbeing - with women (45%) feeling it more than men (37%).

Trend 3

Aussies are banking savings and anticipate spending over $8,000 per person on their next international holiday. Half (50%) already have savings ready for their big trip, while 21% are ready to dip into long-term savings to fund international travel plans.

Trend 4

Top travel trends of interest are all-inclusive trips, cultural immersion holidays and trips of 1+ months duration, while three in ten (31%) would consider a cruise.

Trend 5

Amongst Australians who would consider an overseas holiday, one in three would consider a luxury resort (31%) or a culinary focused trip (30%).

Trend 6

Along with spending big, almost half (43%) will look to choose a luxury holiday experience for their next international stint. Key travel trends have emerged with Australians most interested in all-inclusive trips (33%), cultural immersion (30%), long trips of one or more months in duration (28%), and to visit three or more countries (32%).

Trend 7

Having missed out on two European summers, Aussies dream of travelling far again, with Europe an ever favourite top destination. Aside from the UK (69%), countries of focus are predominantly in the Mediterranean with one in three (29%) of those intending to travel overseas say their top destinations include Italy (74%), Greece (69%), France (61%), Spain (61%) and Portugal (49%).

Are you ready to plan your 2022 escape?

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