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.
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