The travel and hospitality experts at Accor have predicted female solo travel trips will become a popular trend in 2023, with Google searches for ‘best places to solo travel as a woman’ already soaring more than 5,000 percent in the last month.
In a bid to uncover popular hotspots for solo female travellers, Accor analysed global Google search volume to reveal the top 10 most popular destinations for those planning a solo getaway.
With 2,740,000 average monthly searches, Iceland tops the list as being the most in-demand destination for women looking to book a solo travel trip in 2023.
Located in Northern Europe, Iceland is the ideal travel destination if your desired schedule consists of outdoor activities, including hiking and climbing. Iceland has also ranked consecutively in first place on the Global Peace Index.
With 1,898,000 average monthly searches, Italy takes second place. Italy is home to cities Milan, Venice, and Rome, and hosts more UNESCO sites than anywhere else in the world.
In third place, Japan racks up 1,830,000 average monthly searches. The country, situated off the east coast of Asia, is home to popular tourist destinations including Tokyo and its neighbouring cities, Nikko and Hakone. Japan is also known for its strong transport links which make navigating your way around the country exceptionally easy.
Despite landing sixth place in the rankings, Spain is predicted to become a travel hotspot for female solo travellers, with a 233 percent increase in searches.
As one of the most visited countries in the world, Spain boasts around 8,000 kilometres of coastline. This is perfectly paired with up to 3,000 hours of sun per year as well.
In accommodating safe travels for women, Accor has partnered with SHe Travel Club, an independent hotel label that leverages women’s feedback to label hospitality locations approved by, and for female travellers.
Further to Accor’s study, the experts at SHe Travel Club reveal key points for consideration when finalising your dream travel destination.
A spokesperson for SHe Travel Club said that safety should be a priority when considering a destination to travel to.
“Conduct research and read reviews to identify safe spots, and don’t hesitate to reach out to locals through online forums and communities, especially other female travellers.”
When preparing to travel, SHe Travel experts also recommended to always start preparations by securing the four pillars that surround the journey; safety, comfort, services, and dining.
