Classic Vacations® is featured in the U.S. and Canadian editions of Travel Market Report as CEO Melissa Krueger shares insights into a widening split in luxury booking behavior: some travelers are waiting until the last minute for flexibility, while others are planning well ahead to secure preferred hotels, villas, suites, and in-demand experiences.
Luxury Tour Clients Are Booking Either Weeks in Advance or Years Ahead — Travel Market Report
Travel Market Report explores how luxury travelers are increasingly booking at opposite ends of the spectrum—within weeks of departure or more than a year ahead—and cites Krueger on the seasonal and practical factors behind shorter booking windows, including school-year timing, airfare, overall trip costs, flight availability, and evolving travel requirements.
Krueger also explains that when a specific hotel, villa, suite, or destination is central to the experience, travelers are planning earlier. For Europe’s peak summer and festive periods, luxury travelers often confirm itineraries nine to 12 months in advance to secure preferred accommodations and sought-after experiences, especially for multigenerational trips with limited room configurations.
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Luxury Tour Ops Report Major Booking Behaviour Shift: What Advisors Need to Know — Travel Market Report Canada
Travel Market Report Canada presents the same evolving luxury booking trends for Canadian travel advisors. Krueger notes that travel demand remains strong, but clients are balancing flexibility with access: travelers who are open to domestic or short-haul options may book closer to departure, while those focused on a particular property or experience are securing plans much earlier.