Development by 2024 of the Cosmoplane - a successor to Concorde - will make it possible for adventurous travelers to go farther and faster. More traditional types of destinations won’t be crowded out of the picture. In fact they’ll just get more crowded as an aging population swells the ranks of folks with time and money to spare, looking for new places to wander. China is predicted to be the world’s number one tourist destination within 20 years. Elsewhere in Asia, countries along the Silk Road such as Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan are likely to see a dramatic rise in tourist numbers as backpackers seek out new destinations. Other destinations that can expect throngs include Qatar in the Middle East with its positioning as the ‘Real Arabian Experience’, Ljubljana in Slovenia as a city break, and Slovakia for its natural scenery and outdoor sports potential. Then there’s Brazil for its unbeatable combination of beaches, rainforest, nightlife and cities, according to the report.