Whether it's a weekend getaway or an exotic escape, new travel trends are emerging to inspire the perfect holiday. Today, we visit Diamond Travel in Birmingham to uncover what's popular, hear about new destinations, and learn how to plan safe and memorable journeys.
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00:00There will be a lot of, over the last few years actually,
00:05that people, more and more young people
00:08are traveling to more exotic places,
00:13places that is not really common for the usual,
00:17our usual clientele, like our usual clientele
00:19is usually going back home and so on.
00:22Most of the young people now are more adventurous.
00:24They're going to Turkey a lot, Dubai,
00:28shopping in New York and Las Vegas a lot too
00:32for, you know, holidays and honeymoons and so on.
00:36Beverly Lindsay Obeye,
00:38former Vice Lord Lieutenant for the West Midlands
00:41has led Diamond Travel for 38 years.
00:44A travelizer in business and a dedicated community leader,
00:48she's been recognized for her contributions
00:50to the region and beyond,
00:52making her a trusted voice in the travel industry.
00:56Travel habits are evolving
00:58with shorter, more frequent trips becoming the norm,
01:01from quick getaways to adventurous escapes.
01:04Younger travelers are exploring the world like never before.
01:07People are traveling more often and for a shorter period.
01:13In the past, it was a longer period,
01:17maybe annually for six weeks or so on
01:21to visit friends and relatives.
01:23Now young people are just having holidays
01:25and they're going anywhere.
01:27Beverly stresses the importance
01:29of booking through trusted travel agencies.
01:31With decades of experience,
01:33her team ensures holiday makers avoid scams
01:36and enjoy peace of mind while planning unforgettable trips.
01:40Booking through a reputable travel agents,
01:43you know, we are up to, up to,
01:46at all, we are protected, we are fully protective.
01:49And sometimes, so we have people who have come back to us
01:53that they're booked online and be scammed.
01:56So just ensure that, you know,
01:58wherever where they're online, you know,
02:01that they are reputable people and they can check it out.
02:04In 2025, Birmingham's travel dreams are diverse,
02:07spanning local getaways to far-flung adventures.
02:11We hit the streets to find out where people
02:13are hoping to go this year.
02:17I'm a big fan of city breaks,
02:20exploring cities across Europe.
02:23I'm fortunate that I have family in Ireland and France.
02:26So, so get to visit those countries
02:29in the European Union twice, three times a year.
02:33So definitely planning another trip or two to Marseille.
02:36Personally now, rather than have like
02:38your one big long holiday,
02:40me and my partner just tend to go around Europe really.
02:43So we have a few longer canyons.
02:46Right, I can't afford to get away.
02:49That's a start.
02:51We like Spain, but not the beaches,
02:54but Seville in particular and places like that.