According to the report, around 79 pc of participants say that the 'game events' are their top driving force while self-love, discovery and quality time with family have come up as next most important traveller sentiments.

In 2024, about 84 pc of travellers intend to spend more time and money to fulfil their travel dreams, while 89 pc have highlighted travel hacks for better and more magical travel experiences.

These are some of the key findings of a global survey conducted by payments firm Visa, which has released its Global Travel Trends Report 2024 that highlights the purpose of trips for travellers this year.

In a press statement, Visa says that its data divides major driving forces into four fragments to understand the increasing passion and bursting love for new destinations in current epoch.

According to the report, around 79 pc of participants say that the ‘game events’ are their top driving force behind new travel plans. The modern generation finds immersive joy in beholding their favourite sports stars live on the ground. Cricket, soccer, basketball and art carnivals rock the list with a meaningful pursuit towards vivacious occasions.

Visa says that self-love is another crucial factor behind the mounting number of trips and big dreams to discover the planet Earth. The ideas of self-love, along with solo-travelling trends, have moulded the narratives and culture, as 66 pc of respondents hit different destinations to find a better version of themselves.

The statement adds that planning a trip with family is also a good idea to invest in relationships and pave the way to a peaceful and flamboyant life. As many as 41 pc mark travel as a medium to spend quality time with family and reinforce personal bonds with enthralling, beautiful memories.

According to the report, meeting new people and traditions is another magnetic force behind the upsurge in escalating trends. Around 68 pc of respondents do not believe in setting frames so that they can confront new experiences through cultural exchange.