The world's top 20 trending travel destinations for 2020, according to Airbnb

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Airbnb has revealed the top 20 destinations they expect travelers will want to visit in 2020.

The company determined the top destinations by analyzing their internal booking data, comparing which cities, regions, and countries were trending more heavily this year in comparison to the same time in 2018.

Overall, Airbnb predicts that tourists in 2020 will lean towards "eco-conscious" and environmentally friendly locations, such as Courtenay, British Columbia, and determined that travelers will be forgoing trips to traditionally popular cities in exchange for "hidden gems" throughout the world.

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Airbnb has released its list of the top 20 destinations to visit in the year 2020.

The destinations were determined after the company analyzed their internal data for the cities and countries booked for 2020 trips as of September 2019, compared to destinations that were most heavily booked around the same time last year.

In general, Airbnb is forecasting that people will be traveling more to eco-conscious destinations and will eschew traditionally popular tourist cities for "hidden gems" around the world.

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Among the globe-spanning list is Luxembourg, the tiny hill-top country landlocked in Europe, as well as Cape Canaveral, Florida, which sits in the heart of the Space Coast, soon to be the launch site of NASA's Mars 2020 Exploration Program.

Here are the other locations that made Airbnb's list.

Note: All booking increase percentages are from Airbnb.20. Maastricht, Netherlands

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For 2020, this Dutch city was one of the locations chosen to host The European Fine Art Fair TEFAF one of the world's largest art fairs.

Maastricht rivals Amsterdam with its number of historic buildings, and it's home to many museums, rich in Roman history.

Maastricht saw a 55 rise in interest for 2020 compared to 2019.

Source: TEFAF.com ,Airbnb

19. Malindi, Kenya

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Known for its Swahili architecture, this village has a mixture of African, Arab, and European influences. The village is home to many natural wonders, fresh sea food, and pristine beaches, making it an idyllic hot spot for divers and sightseers.

In addition, Kenya pledged at the UN Climate Action Summit to plant nearly two billion trees by the year 2022 and committed to accelerating energy efficiency by 3 each year.

The village of Malindi, in particular, had a 88 rise in interest for 2020 compared to 2019.

Source: Climatechangenews.com, Airbnb

18. Kerala, India

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Home to the colorful harvest celebration of Onam, Kerala has developed a reputation for being one of most beautiful states in India. Located on the edge of the Arabian sea, Kerala is home to lakes, mountains, and waterfalls.

The state also runs a Responsible Tourism program, which aims to encourage residents to enjoy the state's beautiful culture, while also conserving it.

Kerala had a 95 year-over-year increase in bookings for 2020.

Source: KeralaTourism.org, Airbnb

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