This Year is Like No Other...Travel News You Need in 2023
Have this information top of mind when booking travel
We are in another year folks, and as usual, this blog and other pundits of the travel industry are making predictions as to new and best destinations, any new travel restrictions enacted, and the state of the individually impacted suppliers of travel. What changes are coming to the airline, car rental, resorts, hotel, and a host of other industries people use to enjoy themselves away form home or to make their travel easier? Lets see what we know so far:
Asia travel restrictions are either loosening or going away entirely. This is not an easy one to gauge as I know that Hong Kong has dropped its travel restrictions and the specialty travel visa and documents need to enter into the providence and certain areas, but China seems to have done something similar by dropping most COVID-19 barriers and zones. Based on their current economic crisis, the implications of insurrection and interment of political freedom fighters, and questionable antics of a possible state-run internet social platform (TikTok), they are trying to open themselves to that foreign (American) money.
The countries and places that are trending right now for Asia travel is a renewed interest in Japan, a much needed recognition for Sri Lanka and Borneo, and a lot of the Thailand outlying islands are peaking interest in travelers looking for adventure and relaxation. My folks at Anantara Resorts have properties all over Asia and in those places; it doesn.t hurt to take a peek at what they have to offer.
Bigger stakes for ALL suppliers of travel in the new year. It was bound to happen. As the travel industry is getting through what has got the be their worst two years to their bottom line, it's doing what it can to both enhance the experience of the traveler and maintain whatever goodwill it has left for the travel to continue their business with them. Reports of this energized zeal to provide are showing in United buying new planes and training new pilots, car rental companies and their race to have all "green" fleets of cars, rebranded and renamed hotels and resorts with more holistic and sustainable practices, deep discounting of prices and tougher use of earned industry points or miles; the list goes on and on.
The airlines have the biggest stake in this new fervor for improvement as customer service issues continue to be their plague. The continued harsh winter weather and Southwest Airlines about to face FAA charges for their debacle with the weather is just the tip of the iceberg when it come to staffing.
Pro tip-PLEASE have patience and kindness for any front facing staff you experience. Many of them will either be new or will be stressed themselves to provide the best service possible, so lend them a hand by being courteous.
Another pro tip-PLEASE be on time for any flight you take in 2023. The rule of 2 hours for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights before you board still stands. What will help with timing is leaving your car in a low cost, secure location like the Parking Spot, or use a consolidator website like airportparking.com or shuttlefinder.com to get the best deals on airport parking.
Your sightseeing and extracurricular spending will increase, the experience will decrease, but you'll be at peace with it. Sounds like this is a bit of gloom and doom for the traveler in 2023, but it was inevitable. Unlike the main suppliers of travel, these guys (amusement parks, museums, restaurants, etc.) have lower overheads and are run on the premise of a steady stream of guests. Some were prepared for the uptick in travel in 2023 (Universal theme parks admissions and revenue rising with new attractions and new family friendly focus), and some traded on their familiarity and weren't prepared (Disneyland parks with lower than expected attendance levels and criticism due to unwanted attractions, downgraded experiences, and less than desired ideas to increase profits).
The traveler of today is willing to take a less beaten path for their holiday fun. It could be something simple as a run through a historic neighborhood like West Adams in Los Angeles, a pub crawl through the Riverwalk District in Austin, TX, or that "best of" restaurant in Las Vegas with the reflective awning. Whatever it is that'll get your joneses up, the cost may be higher than you thought, but it'll be ok. You got that time now that were cheated out of in the past 2 years of the terror, so live it up.
If you do want to still go to Disneyland or Universal, check my partners at the Undercover Tourist for your tickets. And if you also have a need of a guide who knows how to make the fun happen anywhere, check out the staff from Tours By Locals. These are trained locals in places like Rome, London, Orlando, and elsewhere that know their stuff and know how to maximize your experience.
The first blog of the new year is always a tough one as it is both an introduction to what I do on the website, and an indicator of where the website and blog should focus on next. This year, I am still giving you those Los Angeles and Las Vegas stories you love but I will be adding more direct content to the companies I want you to know about and use for your travel. If you have any questions about anything in a past blog or a general travel question, reach out to me at [email protected]. Trust me, I will reply. Also take a look at more suppliers on the website kandqtravel.com/k-and-q-add-ons and see if you like them. The format is ever-changing as is the business of travel so take full advantage of them both. Until the next blog, thanks for all you do and stay safe.
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This is what I do-provide information on travel for those who may not know of what travel can truly mean to their lives instead of the usual pack and go.
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