{"id":154932,"date":"2023-04-01T17:03:12","date_gmt":"2023-04-01T17:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=154932"},"modified":"2023-04-01T17:03:12","modified_gmt":"2023-04-01T17:03:12","slug":"personalized-celebrations-gain-popularity-in-travel-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/travel\/personalized-celebrations-gain-popularity-in-travel-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Personalized Celebrations Gain Popularity in Travel Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"           <!--  <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n                jQuery(document).ready(function() {\r\n                    jQuery(\".key-accordion-item .key-menu\").on(\"click\", function() {\r\n                        if (jQuery(this).parent().hasClass(\"active\")) {\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            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 <li>The Stay Human platform by Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants allows guests to curate customizable packages for their celebrations, with other resorts providing similarly tailored offerings.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>The trend towards experiential celebratory moments is driven by a focus on human connection, with multigenerational family travel and various milestones being celebrated during a single trip.<\/li>\r\n                                                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the post-lockdown era, travelers are increasingly seeking unique and personalized experiences to commemorate special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and other major milestones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotels and resorts are responding to this demand by offering a more bespoke style of hospitality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A recent survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that 48% save travel for special occasions, and these respondents are more likely to describe themselves as happy (88%) and successful (89%) compared to those who believe in traveling as often as possible (76% and 71%, respectively).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Bespoke Experiences for Special Occasions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts&#8217; Kimpton Hotels &amp; Restaurants recently launched its Stay Human platform, which allows guests to connect with a Stay Human Concierge at select hotels to curate customizable packages for their celebrations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of these unique experiences include picnics in Russell Square Gardens at the Kimpton Fitzroy London Hotel, and in-room hair and makeup sessions at West Hollywood&#8217;s Kimpton La Peer Hotel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other properties, such as Las Ventanas al Paraiso, a Rosewood Resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, offer celebratory beach dinners with fireworks, while The Hythe, a Luxury Collection Resort in Vail, Colorado, has a $60,000 Diamonds are Forever package that includes a diamond martini, helicopter ride, outdoor photo shoot, private shopping session, and spa access.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White Elephant Resorts, known for its properties in Nantucket and Palm Beach, has partnerships with the members-only Barton &amp; Gray Mariners Club for yacht excursions and Priority Bicycles for complimentary bike access, catering to guests who want to make their celebrations extra special.<\/span><\/p>\n                        <!-- <div class=\"container-c\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- <div class=\"row 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home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multigenerational family travel is also on the rise, with groups choosing to mark multiple milestones during a single trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deb Swacker, a family travel specialist, believes this surge in special occasion travel reflects a permanent shift in spending habits, with consumers opting to invest in travel experiences over material goods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Vacation Preferences and Spending Habits<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The survey, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of BeachBound, found that people prefer to celebrate milestones with intimate gatherings (37%) rather than large crowds (23%).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respondents indicated that they would splurge on dining (60%) and experiences (58%) when celebrating milestones, with popular activities including dinner at a fancy restaurant, celebratory food, and specialty items for the guest of honor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning for milestone trips often begins at least six months in advance (28%), with more Americans believing that the host or guest of honor should cover the costs (28%) instead of the invited guests (24%).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As travelers continue to prioritize human connection and unique experiences, the travel industry is adapting to offer personalized and memorable celebrations for milestone 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