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Three-quarters of urban Indians plan to travel this festive season

August 28, 2024146 Views

Domestic travel leading the way with Goa being the favourite destination Latest data from YouGov Surveys shows that three-quarters of urban Indians are planning to travel this festive season (between September and December), with millennials leading the trend (at 80%). Among those planning trips, 72% favour domestic travel. One in ten (9%) are leaning towards international destinations while 19% are considering both domestic and international options. For domestic travel, Goa tops the list at 35%, followed by Kerala at 26% and Himachal Pradesh at 24%. Internationally, the Middle East is the most popular choice at 46%, followed by Europe (35%) and Southeast Asia (34%). Half of those planning trips have identified potential destinations but have not yet booked (51%...

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Eight things to look before booking your next vacation

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August 1, 2024271 Views

Holidaymakers should always check the small print before booking any last-minute trips. Travel insurance comparison experts at Quotezone have suggested jet-setters check the Ts and Cs for eight important points before entering any payment information. Checking the terms and conditions (Ts and Cs) before booking any trips is crucial to avoid potential pitfalls and ensure a smooth travel experience, but this is particularly important for last-minute bookings, where flexibility may be limited. The Ts and Cs outline the rules and policies that govern your booking, providing clarity on crucial aspects such as cancellation and refund policies, payment terms, and what is included in the package. Understanding these details can help families make informed decisions, such as knowing if t...

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First long weekend of the year gives a big tourism push

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January 19, 2024618 Views

Industry upbeat with prospects, bookings pick with brisk demand With Republic Day falling on a Friday, travellers are leveraging this opportunity to make the most of the long weekend, and tourism industry is witnessing brisk demand of over 25% YoY – for both domestic and closer to home locales. Besides, domestic destinations, short haul outbound destinations like Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Malaysia are witnessing demand for this extended weekend. FILE PHOTO: A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) Rajeev Kale - President & Country Head, Holidays, MICE, Visa - Thomas Cook (India) Limited, says, “Long weekends provide that much needed short break/ minication and customers are o...

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Airbnb now bring a collection of 2 million most-loved homes

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November 14, 2023482 Views

Plus revamped ratings & reviews, and the new Listings tab featuring a set of tools to help Hosts better showcase their homes Airbnb has more than 7 million homes all over the world. Each home is one-of-a-kind, and this uniqueness is what sets Airbnb apart. But guests often say that with so much variety, it can be hard to know what they’re going to get. This is why many people prefer hotels, and it’s the #1 obstacle preventing them from booking on Airbnb. FILE PHOTO: The Airbnb logo is seen on a little mini pyramid under the glass Pyramid of the Louvre museum in Paris, France. REUTERS/Charles Platiau It has now introduced three major upgrades to help guests understand exactly what to expect before they book: Guest Favorites - A collection of the 2 million most-loved h...

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Booking data points to strong peak season travel

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May 16, 2023814 Views

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported high levels of confidence among travelers for the peak Northern summer travel holiday season. This corresponds with first quarter 2023 forward bookings data for May – September which is tracking at 35% above 2022 levels. FILE PHOTO: Travelers wait to check in at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, U.S., April 6, 2023. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz The survey covering 4,700 travelers in 11 countries shows that: # 79% of travelers surveyed said that they were planning a trip in the June-August 2023 period # While 85% said that peak travel season disruptions should not be a surprise, 80% said that they expected smooth travel with post pandemic issues having been resolved Forward bookings data indicates t...

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Thomas Cook India set to increase its customer base

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August 31, 2022258 Views

Company using multi-channel strategy, says GlobalData Thomas Cook India Limited (TCIL) is set to expand its customer base as it successfully targets both online and offline channels, and by capitalizing on its branch network, which is the company’s primary competency and a significant contributor to sales and profits, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest Report, ‘Case Study: Thomas Cook (India) Limited (TCIL)’, reveals how TCIL is marrying its online and offline channels to drive sales of trips and additional services. Akshat Sharma, Travel and Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “GlobalData Q4 2021 Consumer Survey* reveals that 25% of Indian respondents reported booking holidays through the online channel, while 5% reported booking holi...

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Mountains and beaches are the top choices for August long weekends

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August 5, 2022297 Views

Travel Fintech Startup SanKash reveals preferences of Indian tourists for vacations Saw 40% bookings from West India, 31% from South, 26% from North and 4% from East India for August’s long weekend vacation trips Indian Travelers have started making their long weekend travel plans fairly in advance to beat the rush. Flights and trains are booked more than one month in advance, mostly due to cheaper rates and limited seats. Online Travel Aggregators (OTA) generally observe a 40-50% increase in advance air ticket bookings during long weekends. This was revealed by SanKash, India’s only travel fintech brand that facilitates online and offline travel operators to provide innovative payment plans to their customers. SanKash released the latest data on travel trends for long weekends...

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Europe’s summer holiday season can be saved

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May 13, 2021979 Views

Holiday company TUI Group expects a strong 2021 summer season and will operate 75% of pre-pandemic capacity, with rising levels of vaccinations set to fuel last-minute bookings, it said on Wednesday. The pandemic has hammered TUI, the world’s biggest holiday group, and while it sunk to a 1.3 billion euro ($1.6 billion) loss for the six months to the end of March, it said that the worst was behind it as European resorts start to reopen. FILE PHOTO: TUI logo is seen at the TUI travel center following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Britain, July 28, 2020. REUTERS/Carl Recine New bookings have doubled since April, with customers from Germany and Belgium driving demand for holidays after winter lockdowns, and the group expects UK bookings to ca...

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Britons rush to book trips to Portugal ahead of up-in-the-air summer season

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May 12, 2021752 Views

The mailbox of a well-known hotel in the heart of Lisbon was bombarded with queries as soon as Britain announced it was including the country on its travel “green list” this summer. Manuel Pinto, Mundial Hotel director, is over the moon that British holidaymakers, who are essential to Portugal’s tourism industry, will be able to return after a five-month travel ban, providing a much-needed boost to the struggling sector. A woman takes photos in Cais das Colunas amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Lisbon, Portugal, May 11, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes “I was delighted, not only on a personal level but for our country,” Pinto said, standing in Mundial’s rooftop bar, adding that British visitors had already booked around 4,000 room nights at the hotel this year. Port...