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Hotel Sustainability Basics reaches 3,400 verified properties

May 2, 2024239 Views

2024 set to be a historic year for the sustainability initiative The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced that its Hotel Sustainability Basics (Basics) has achieved a significant milestone, with 3,400 properties now verified across almost 80 countries. Designed to help hoteliers on their first steps to improve their sustainability ratings and raise the bar of sustainability across the global hospitality industry, this independent global sustainability verification programme is overseen by internationally recognised verifiers Green Key and SGS. It empowers hotels of all sizes to follow a 12-step programme aimed at reducing carbon emissions, promoting nature conservation, and ensuring local communities benefit from a hotel's operations. This latest achieve...

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Tourism in the Americas is on the rise

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May 1, 2024418 Views

Data from Amadeus & UN Tourism joint report shows strong growth, especially in the Caribbean and Central America Demand for travel to destinations across the Americas is on the rise, a new report released by Amadeus in collaboration with UN Tourism shows. "Travel Insights 2024: Focus on the Americas, May to August 2024," is the second in a series of reports providing insights into global tourism with a focus on the Americas and its subregions, North America, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. UN Tourism data shows that an estimated 1.3 billion international tourists were recorded around the world in 2023, an increase of 34% on 2022 volumes, and forward-looking data for 2024 suggests that demand will continue to stay strong. International tourist arrivals...

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Passenger demand up 13.8% in March

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May 1, 2024297 Views

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for March 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 13.8% compared to March 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 12.3% year-on-year. The March load factor was 82.0% (+1.0ppt compared to March 2023). International demand rose 18.9% compared to March 2023; capacity was up 18.8% year-on-year and the load factor improved to 81.6% (+0.1ppt on March 2023). Domestic demand rose 6.6% compared to March 2023; capacity was up 3.4% year-on-year and the load factor was 82.6% (+2.5ppt compared to March 2023). “Demand for travel is strong. And there is every indication that this should continue in...

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Germany aims to return to pre-COVID level of tourist arrivals this year

UPENDRA SWAMI

April 30, 2024339 Views

Witnesses a growth of 32.6% visitors from India, records 826703 overnight stays in 2023 Germany's tourism industry is witnessing a notable growth in visitors with Indian tourists playing a key role in driving this development. The country welcomed over 8 lakh overnight stays from India in 2023, marking a large rise in German tourism compared to the previous years. This trend highlights Germany's appeal as a sustainable and travel friendly destination offering diverse cultural experiences and hidden gems that captivate the hearts of travelers be it from India or any corner of the world. The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) and German Embassy in India successfully concluded a joint press conference, to showcase Germany as a preferred travel destination for Indian travelers. The c...

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Trunk Bay in the US Virgin Islands is named the best beach in the world

UPENDRA SWAMI

April 30, 2024317 Views

The World's 50 Best Beaches 2024 as voted by 1,000 travel professionals, is released •Rounding out the top three were Cala Mariolu in Italy and Meads Bay in Anguilla. •The USA is a hotspot in 2024 with 3 beaches on the list in addition to Trunk Bay •Other hotspots on the list include Australia, Italy, Anguilla, Seychelles, Philippines, Mexico, Greece and Indonesia. •New countries on the list this year include England, Japan, Venezuela, Panama, St. Barth, Aruba, Curaçao and Myanmar. The World's 50 Best Beaches, sponsored by Banana Boat, has released its annual list of the best beaches in the world. The list is a collaboration with over 1,000 of the world's leading travel influencers and professionals, including many of the biggest names in travel such as Jyo Shankar, Pilot...

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Check-in to the best of the best places to stay around the world

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April 28, 2024438 Views

Tripadvisor announces 2024 Travelers' Choice hotels award winners Three New Categories introduced: Best of the Best Pet-Friendly Hotels, Sustainable Hotels and Wellness Hotels Hotel Colline de France in Brazil Crowned Best in the World; Shore Hotel in California Named Best in the US Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, has unveiled the elite group of winners of its annual Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Hotels Awards, celebrating this year's highest rated hotels in the world based on Tripadvisor reviews. Leading the pack, achieving the No. 1 Top Hotel in the World designation, is Brazil's Hotel Colline de France, a boutique hotel renowned for its personalized service and French elegance in the middle of the mountain town of Gramado. Tripadvisor's Bes...

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New collaborative era in travel & tourism

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April 27, 2024382 Views

'Nature Positive' report is a united vision for nature WTTC, UN Tourism and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance join forces to support Nature Positive Tourism The leading players of Travel & Tourism globally have published a landmark joint report setting out their joint plan to help halt and reverse biodiversity loss. Launched on Earth Day 2024, "Nature Positive Travel & Tourism in Action" is the creation of the high-level 'Nature Positive Tourism Partnership, made up of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance). Developed in collaboration with specialist consultancy ANIMONDIAL, the report is the sector's pledge to support the implementation of the Kunming-Montre...

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2024 predicted as most expensive summer for travelers yet

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April 27, 2024316 Views

New data reveals travelers are spending more on their trips this summer than ever before. Squaremouth.com, the nation's leading travel insurance marketplace, reports that travelers are spending an average of nearly $10,000 on their trips this summer. Squaremouth breaks down the rise in summer travel spending and explains how travelers can protect their trips in 2024. Summer travelers see higher trip costs in 2024 The average summer trip cost is almost $10,000 this year for the first time, marking a 7% increase over 2023 and 14% increase over 2024. This jump in trip cost is largely due to the overall rising cost of travel and inflation. Average summer trip cost & travel insurance premiums by year *Average trip cost data only reflects policies sold with an insured...

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What is the Ultimate Time to book international flights

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April 26, 2024301 Views

An international airfare study reveals exciting data indicating a significant shift in ideal international flight purchase times compared to 2023 CheapAir.com has released its 2024 International Airfare Study, revealing the ultimate secrets to scoring the best deals on international travel. By delving into a staggering 917 million airfares across 10 global regions, this report highlights the peak and off-peak months for travel costs, the prime times to snag budget-friendly flights, the most wallet-friendly travel days, and how seasonal changes impact prices. With major events like the Summer Olympic Games and fuel cost fluctuations in play, early planning is the ticket to pocket-friendly airfare this year. The study revealed that the best time to purchase international flight...

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AI Set to shape the future of travel & tourism

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April 18, 2024290 Views

New reports from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Microsoft highlights the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in shaping the future of Travel & Tourism. The final two reports of a series on Artificial Intelligence from WTTC entitled "Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI): Overview of AI Risks, Safety & Governance" and "Artificial Intelligence (AI): Global Strategies, Policies & Regulations," underscore a commitment to a digital future that prioritises safety, ethical considerations, and responsible AI adoption. Launched during the global tourism body’s participation at the UN General Assembly in New York, these reports mark significant milestones in WTTC's mission to promote innovation and excellence in customer experien...