In global trending destinations for 2020, Kerala tops the chart

Friday, October 18, 2019

Kerala, God’s Own Country, is famous for its green coffee plantations, gorgeous backwaters, beautiful beaches, rich local culture, lavish food and ancient temple is currently at the top spot in the top 20 global trending destinations for 2020, according to a survey by a popular online marketplace for travelers.

Reportedly, the Airbnb survey has disclosed that Kerala has seen 95 per cent rise in travel bookings this year for the next year, 2020. Kerala is favored by many Indian tourists as well as internationals due to its natural diversity.

It has some top-of-the-line eco-friendly destinations in India. Also, Kerala manages a responsible tourism program, which supports the local and outstation tourists to make the most of their exotic culture of the state and also help in conserving it.

News says that the list comprises places like the USA, Spain, Thailand, and Australia etc. These popular tourist destinations are also eco-conscious cities.

These destinations range from post-industrial cultural hotspots, like Milwaukee in the USA and Guadalajara in Mexico to emerging destinations that are benefiting because of an increase in sustainable tourism. This data shows that tourists are waking up to eco-conscious destinations.

As per the findings, the topmost trending destinations are places that are gearing up for phenomenal events like the 2020 Mars Exploration Program launching from Cape Canaveral (USA), the surfing competitions in Ubatuba of Brazil, Bilbao in Spain, Sunbury in Australia, Buriram in Thailand, Luxembourg and Romania in Europe, Eugene and Cape Canaveral in US, Vanuatu in Oceania, Xi’an in China, Cali in Colombia, Courtenay in Canada, Les Contamines-Montjoie in France, Tokyo in Japan, Malindi in Kenya, Maastricht in the Netherlands and Aberdeen in Scotland.

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