Tourism trends: lifestyle developments and the links to solo tourism
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose drivers that may impact the development of solo tourism in the near future. Design/methodology/approach This paper identifies and briefly examines four key factors that, it is suggested, will be significant in solo tourism in the near future. Findings It is proposed that future solo tourism will be increasingly fragmented based on the desires, living circumstances and motivations of the individual. A key element will be the level of solitude or controlled or uncontrolled companionship that the individual desires. Three possible personas of the future solo tourist are highlighted. Originality/value Solo tourism is currently underresearched, and this paper provides a starting point in looking specifically at the varying motivations and behaviours of the solo tourist.