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2025 will be the year of long-haul, bucket list trips

December 19, 202455 Views

KAYAK unveils its data-driven travel trends that will define 2025 Searches for Japan soar, Asia and Caribbean flight prices hit 3-year low and business class demand strengthens Travelers, get ready to flex those passports in 2025. According to data from KAYAK, the world's leading travel search engine, two-thirds of all flight searches on the platform for 2025 are for international flights. And the good news? International airfare in 2025 is cheaper than last year. The even better news? Flights to KAYAK's #1 trending region for 2025 travel, Asia, are the cheapest they've been in 3 years on average. Japan sticks out as the must-see destination for 2025. Tokyo is 2025's most searched destination and is expected to be the #1 Spring Break destination next year. Search interest i...

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Singapore cruise demand set to surge

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December 19, 202471 Views

Atlys unveils 2025 travel trends, solo female travel grows 30% 60.74% of Atlys users in 2024 were under 35, demonstrating Gen Z's and millennials' dominance in travel. 30% of solo visa applications in 2024 came from women travelers, with projections indicating a 37% increase in 2025 Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi are leading the chart for outbound travel. Atlys, a visa processing platform, has released its much-anticipated Travel Trends report, encompassing the key patterns that shaped travel in 2024 and offering a glimpse into emerging themes for 2025. Drawing from extensive data across its platform, the report highlights the evolving priorities of travellers and the broader shifts in the global travel landscape. The year 2024 saw a steady resurgence in outbound...

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Airport capacity crunch threatens the freedom of people to travel

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December 18, 2024120 Views

Slot regulation should push airports to squeeze more capacity from existing infrastructure The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that the airport capacity crunch is threatening the freedom for people to travel, and constraining economies. With little prospect for airport infrastructure to fully keep pace with growing demand, IATA released a White Paper including proposals for how slot regulations must incentivize airports to generate more capacity from existing infrastructure. The number of airports unable to fully meet the demand for air connectivity and requiring slot coordination using the IATA Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines has already grown to nearly 400 worldwide. If current trends prevail, this number could grow by 25% over the next decade. ...

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Travelers favour domestic trips, driven by affordability, convenience, and safety

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December 18, 202469 Views

Traveloka study unveils shifting travel trends in APAC, Motivations vary widely, from urban escapes to nature and wellness retreats Digital platforms play a critical role in travel planning with travellers showing trust in their reliability and ease of use Traveloka, Southeast Asia's leading travel platform, in partnership with YouGov, has released a study, "Travel Redefined: Understanding and Catering to the Diverse Needs of APAC Travelers". Based on a survey of nearly 12,000 respondents across nine countries, the study highlights the evolving travel habits and preferences that are shaping the Asia-Pacific (APAC) tourism landscape, providing actionable insights to anticipate trends and create meaningful traveller experiences in 2025 and beyond. "APAC is bursting with op...

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Abu Dhabi awarded for excellence in destination management

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December 17, 202485 Views

UN Tourism has recognized the Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi (DCT-Abu Dhabi) for its excellence in destination management. Abu Dhabi becomes the sixth Destination Management Organization (DMO) in the world and the first in the Middle East region to receive the UN Tourism QUEST certification, testament to its ongoing dedication to excellence in governance and commitment to sustainability. DCT-Abu Dhabi scored exceptionally high in the three areas of assessment of the certification after receiving 120 hours of capacity building sessions delivered by UN Tourism Academy, which included courses on: Sustainable Tourism; Governance for Sustainable Tourism; Quality and Competitiveness; and Sustainable Tourism Practices for Destination Management. These courses were compl...

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Tourism is a driver of rural empowerment

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December 13, 202488 Views

UN Tourism Global Conference concludes in Vietnam UN Tourism joined with the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Vietnam to host the First Conference on Tourism for Rural Development in the historic town of Hoi An. The event brought together government officials, international and regional financial institutions, development agencies, tourism professionals, rural community leaders, researchers and NGOs to explore policies and strategies to maximize the role of tourism in progressing development in rural areas. Empowering Communities Sessions spotlighted the power of tourism to create jobs, safeguard nature and cultural heritage, and promote social inclusion, with a focus on empowering local communities, women and youth. Key discussions included topics such as policy frame...

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Cathay Pacific wins big at TheDesignAir Awards 2024

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December 12, 2024104 Views

Hong Kong’s home airline is named Design Airline of the Year, Asia and wins Best New Business Class for Aria Suite and Best New Premium Economy Cathay Pacific has been honoured with three prestigious awards at TheDesignAir Awards 2024, including Design Airline of the Year, Asia, 2024. The airline received an outstanding overall Design Score of 81.9, placing it among the top six Design Airlines in the world and underscoring its commitment to excellence in design and customer experience. Hong Kong’s home airline also received Best New Business Class, 2024 for its recently launched Aria Suite and Best New Premium Economy, 2024. Both the Aria Suite and the new Premium Economy cabin products were launched in October 2024 onboard the airline’s retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. ...

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Holiday Inn Express expands its footprint in India

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December 12, 2024114 Views

New hotel in Greater Noida Knowledge Park is designed to expand and elevate accommodation options for business, family and solo travellers in key Indian markets IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in hospitality, has announced the opening of a new Holiday Inn Express property in India. The new hotel launched in Greater Noida Knowledge Park marks a significant addition to the brand’s growing portfolio in the country. Holiday Inn Express champions simple, smart travel and was created in 1991 to challenge convention in the travel industry. The brand caters to smart, savvy travelers who are on the move and two steps ahead and need a hotel to serve as a no-fuss base camp where they can rest, relax, and recharge before making their next connection. Holiday Inn Express is committed...

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Matador Network Travel Awards highlight eight top global destinations

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December 10, 2024102 Views

The 10 winners of the 2024 Matador Network Travel Awards were recently announced by the leading travel publisher. Half the honorees were nominated and chosen by the in-house team of Matador world-travel experts who developed points-based ranking criteria. The other half are readers' choice honorees, a new wrinkle added to Matador's travel awards this year. "Some people love to travel just to see new places, and others travel with very specific ideas about what they want their experience to be," says Matador Network CEO Ross Borden. "These award-winning destinations, whether chosen by Matador experts or Matador readers, combine those two desires. Every location on this list is a great place to explore, and they also have the ability to scratch a certain, specific itch like no other." ...

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The Apurva Kempinski Bali is the ‘Best Sustainable Hotel’

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December 9, 2024113 Views

Wins accolades at the prestigious 2024 ULTRAs Awards at Kensington Palace in London A beacon of sustainable luxury, the five-star resort is recognised globally as a leader in luxury hospitality for its commitment to environmental, social, and governance principles. The Apurva Kempinski Bali has elevated its global standing as a leader in sustainable luxury by being awarded as 'Best Sustainable Hotel' at the 18th edition of the Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards (ULTRAs), held in London on 7 November 2024. This accolade highlights the resort's dedication to delivering responsible luxury experiences while underpinning its commitment to environmental, social, and governance principles into its operations. Voted by 28 million members of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty pr...