Inspired by the slow food movement that began in Italy in the 1980s as a reaction to the proliferation of fast-food restaurants, slow travel started, well, slowly. It has accelerated significantly since the COVID pandemic turned travel upside down and Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, the world’s first hotel school, expects it to grow 10% per year.
Slow travel emphasizes staying in one place long enough to personally connect with the local people, culture, food and even music. While purists advocate avoiding touristy spots in favor of locations more off the beaten path, there are no hard and fast rules. You decide where, how, and for what period to apply these basic principles . . . Read more.
Our Takeaway: The growth in Slow Travel makes perfect sense as the population ages. Longer stays in a singular location require less logistical planning and can be way more relaxing than the “if It’s Tuesday This Must Be Belgium” style of travel.
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