Yes and no. Instagram definitely does have value in what people going to. However, actual travel trends put out by CNBC/American Expreess etc does not correlate with the date you are providing. For travel, people are now wanting to be trend setters and finding those hidden gem locations. They want exclusive and unique. Its almost hipster like in fact.
68% of respondents agree that they pride themselves on finding lesser-known vacation spots before they become popular
The 2024 Global Travel Trends Report from American Express uncovers the driving forces behind why people are traveling right now.
www.americanexpress.com
Travel abroad will boom in 2023. Some 31% of Americans more interested in international than domestic travel, according to Destination Analysts.
www.cnbc.com
I think the better statement would be people want an authentic experience where they feel part of something rather than a manufactured experience which is what is happening with the theme parks.