Top 5 Luxury Travel Destinations of 2024

Alpha & Q
January 04, 2025

Hey TechBuzzer,

Since launching our first “Beyond Tech” segment earlier this year, we have received your requests for more and 2025 will include some of our most expensive an exotic locations yet.

Before going there, let’s recap some of the most exclusive and premier destinations of 2024. Here’s our Top 5 Luxury Travel Destinations and Top Travel Trends of 2024!

And if you and a friend want a chance to win a free getaway, be sure to share this issue with someone you care about.

Top 5 Luxury Travel Destinations of 2024

1. An Escape to Chileno Bay (Cabo San Lucas)

Chileno Bay, an Auberge Resort, redefined luxury in 2024 with its seamless blend of family-friendly amenities and five-star indulgence. Highlights included signature culinary experiences (e.g., Michelin-recommended COMAL), Cabo’s only swimmable beach, and immersive agave tastings. With serene infinity pools and tailored concierge services, Chileno Bay proved a sanctuary for tech innovators seeking a digital detox.

https://www.thetech.buzz/p/weekend-edition-beyond-tech-an-escape-to-chileno-bay-cabo-san-lucas

Chileno Bay Resort and Residences, an Auberge Resort Collection

2. Kona Village: Luxury Meets Ancestral Wisdom

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort, redefined luxury in 2024 by blending Hawaiian heritage with sustainability. Featuring eco-conscious design, cultural immersion, and no digital distractions, its accolades included Travel + Leisure's #1 Hawai'i Resort. Future hospitality hinges on such transformative experiences.

https://www.thetech.buzz/p/beyond-tech-022e

3. ‘Hotel in nature’ Inside The World’s Best New Skyscraper

Singapore's Pan Pacific Orchard, crowned 2024's "world's best new tall building" by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, redefined sustainable luxury with its biophilic design. Featuring four eco-inspired terraces and rooftop solar panels, it blended nature and innovation, setting a benchmark for urban hospitality and green architecture globally.

https://www.thetech.buzz/p/beyond-tech-8026

Singapore's Pan Pacific Orchard: “the world's best new high-rise building”

4. A Regal Aspen Getaway

The St. Regis Aspen Resort epitomized luxury during the 2024-2025 ski season, offering prime Aspen Mountain access, Ralph Lauren-designed rooms, a Remede Spa, and signature butler service. Highlights included daily champagne sabering, The Keep igloo dining, and après-ski at Mountain Social Bar. A haven for upscale winter escapes.

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St. Regis Aspen Resort

5. CES Goes Spherical: The Ultimate Tech Travel Experience

CES 2025 will open with a groundbreaking keynote by Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian at Las Vegas’ Sphere on January 7th, leveraging immersive tech and Starlink advancements to spotlight the future of in-flight connectivity. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy luxury at ARIA Resort, blending tech-forward amenities with relaxation, elevating CES as a premier experiential event.

https://www.thetech.buzz/p/beyond-tech-4c6b

ARIA Resort & Casino. Las Vegas Strip

Key Travel Trends of 2024

The Rise of Bleisure Travel: Nearly half of American workers combined business and leisure trips, with 40% extending business travel for relaxation. This trend reflects the growing desire to blend work and life seamlessly.
The Continued Growth of Solo Travel: One in five travelers ventured solo in 2024, driven by a thirst for self-discovery and adventure. Destinations like Norway and Switzerland topped the list.
The Expansion of Wellness Tourism: Valued at $651 billion, wellness tourism grew by 16.6% annually as travelers sought nature-inspired and holistic experiences.
The Emergence of Emerging Destinations: Central America and Eastern Europe gained popularity for offering unique experiences at great value. Guatemala saw a 27% hike in hotel rates, signaling rising demand.
The Impact of Social Media: Social platforms inspired 75% of travel decisions, with influencers driving trends—though destinations risk losing appeal when hype fades.
The Integration of AI: AI became indispensable, helping travelers plan trips and enabling 63% of hotels to optimize pricing with data-driven decisions.
The Rebound of Business Travel: Business travel surpassed pre-pandemic levels, with spending up 6.2%, fueled by the need for face-to-face connections.
Cruises Increased in Popularity: Cruises saw record growth, with 33% of travelers booking cruise vacations—up from 26% in 2023 and 20% in 2022.