Jetsetters replaced by 'netsetters'
The jetsetters of yore have been replaced by "netsetters" when it comes to travel trends, it was disclosed today.
Social netsetters are holidaymakers who travel abroad so they can get images on to websites to show off to their friends.
Social netsetters travel abroad so they can get images on to websites to show off to their friends
These new-style tourists are the fastest growing "travel tribe" according to a survey conducted by the 2009 TNT Travel Show.
Another new travel trend is the "recession runner", involving travellers who have recently been made redundant and who are now taking trips of a lifetime.
Other trends include the "bargain Britain tribe", the "cash and dash tribe" and "snowjunkies".
TNT Travel Show organiser Hazel Willis said: "The growth of people using social-networking sites to help plan their trips has been incredible over the past 12 months.
"What our research proves is that this is set to grow even further as sites such as Twitter become a more mainstream way of keeping in touch with friends and family around the world."
She went on: "It is all about travellers enjoying showing off their best journeys to friends back home. We've found this is a trend that really appeals to an inherent natural nosiness.
"When you're sat at your desk on a rainy Monday morning in Britain, there's nothing quite like seeing social netsetters showing off their photos on their profiles, with smug grins on a sun-kissed beach or near an international beauty spot. It's clear people just love showing off online."
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