The TTG editorial team is gearing up to hop in Doc Brown's DeLorean to see what travel and tourism will be like 50 years from now.
“Social media will disable geotagging of travel content relating to ecologically sensitive sites and living heritage sites to prevent tourists from identifying and flocking to these destinations. Access to the world's hidden gems is only possible via locals who are experts in their field and are licensed and sustainability certified.”
Karen Yue
Group Editor
“By that time, everyone will have completed their travel bucket list, including a trip to the moon, so travel desires have now reverted back to good old basics: leisurely weekend getaways.”
Mimi Fudoyo
Editor, Indonesia
“Space tourism is now very common, with many private companies operating in the field and supported by government subsidies. Anyone can enjoy a stay in space.”
Rohit Kaul
India Correspondent
“The surface of the Earth is a bit crowded, so humans are trying to escape it. Space bubble gardens and underwater hotels are also becoming popular.”
Adeleine Ng
Australia Correspondent
“There is no longer any doubt about the impact of global warming and everyone is making conscious efforts to protect the planet. Therefore, access to ecologically sensitive places like the Himalayas and coral reefs is restricted to responsible tourists only. Also, there is an additional cost involved in visiting such places.”
Fish Chan
designer
“Travel destination and tourism option decisions are now being driven by VR and AR experiences. Tourism show exhibitors, travel agents and tour organizers are using the technology to help travelers choose when and where to go, what to see and do.”
Katherine Wortley
Japan Correspondent
“Researching a destination before booking is now a multi-sensory experience – you can see, touch, hear, smell and interact with the destination and community of interest. This can be done at an incredibly low cost, making comprehensive travel planning accessible to everyone.”
S Puvaneswari
Editor, Malaysia
“Thanks to advanced AI, you can now access your travel memories and relive episodes of places you've been, like watching a Netflix series, whether you've cruised the Amazon River, explored the Brazilian rainforest or trekked the Annapurna mountains in Nepal. And thanks to supersonic travel, you can even order amazing food and meals from abroad and have them delivered.”
Caroline Boye
Senior China Correspondent/Special Projects
“No more passports! Biometrics is the best way to travel the world.”
Melissa Ann Tan
Associate Editor
“Air travel, including on space rockets, is finally being designed with economy class passenger comfort in mind. The middle seat is gone, and a double-decker economy seat is available as an option. Planes also have lighting controls and noise reduction measures to regulate circadian rhythms.”
Rachel AJ Lee
Assistant Editor,
TTG Mouse/TTG Association
“Travellers are not allowed to leave anything unclean behind and must take any non-biodegradable rubbish with them. Some destinations and hotels even offer incentives for tourists to do so.”
Faisal Samas
Sri Lanka correspondent
“Planes and airports will be replaced with teleportation machines and teleportation hubs. Travelers can follow their GPS directly to their final destination.”
Redmond Shea
designer
