Travellers are set to take more holidays in 2025 The appetite for leisure travel is set to continue to grow in 2025, according to a new industry report. Figures from Marriott Bonvoy's 2025 'Ticket to Travel' research - conducted amongst 21,374 adults in ten markets across Europe, Africa and the Middle East - shows that 42% of travellers plan to go on more holidays in 2025 vs 2024, while 81% will do more or the same amount. Consumers surveyed said that they plan to go on 2.3 domestic holidays within their own country in 2025, 1.8 short-haul holidays (four-hour flight or less) and 1.4 long-haul holidays. This suggests that respondents will be doing a total of 5.5 holidays or trips in 2025 – the equivalent of nearly one every two months. Emerging trendsT...
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2024 Tripadvisor Winter Travel Index ranks Cancun as most favoured international destination More than half of Americans (57%) are preparing for winter travel, with 96% of them planning to travel as much or even more than last winter, according to Tripadvisor's Winter Travel Index released this week. Seasonal data from the world's largest travel guidance platform shows the majority (91%) will embark on trips for specific seasonal celebrations, such as winter festivals and activities, typically spending between 3 to 7 nights away from home to fully embrace the holiday cheer. Tripadvisor's Winter Travel Index also spotlights the most traveled winter destinations for 2024, with New York City ranking number one for US domestic travelers and Cancun as the top choice f...
Read MoreSkyscanner collaborates with WeddingWire India, revealing a 13% growth in destination weddings 85% of respondents in India have had or are planning a destination wedding 66% of Indians are planning grand pre-wedding festivities to mark wedding milestone Goa tops the list of spots for Indian couples seeking a sun-soaked wedding celebration, followed by Dubai for its glitz Leading global travel app, Skyscanner, has unveiled its latest survey titled, “Destination ‘I Do’”, revealing a strong desire for destination weddings among Indians, with 85% of them either planning or have already had a destination wedding. Gen Z, in particular, is leading the charge, with 49% considering tying the knot at a stunning wedding destination, compared to 33% of Millenn...
Read More● 65% of Gen Z and Millennial users are under the age of 35, driving solo adventures and tech-savvy experiences. ● These travelers often choose destinations like the UAE, Vietnam, and Egypt, with solo travelers particularly drawn to Egypt, Azerbaijan, and Oman. Atlys, an online visa application platform released new insights into the travel behaviors of Gen Z and Millennials, shedding light on their influence on global tourism trends. According to the report, 73% of these travelers prefer off-peak times to avoid crowds and reduce costs. With 65% of Atlys' users under the age of 35 are driving solo adventures and tech-savvy experiences, it's clear that Gen Z and Millennials aren't just traveling, they're setting trends, leveraging technology to create personalized and smooth travel...
Read MoreDomestic 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%...
Read MoreTaj Mahal is among the top 10 highest grossing tourist attractions: in the world Tourist attractions don’t just provide something fun to do for people visiting a new city or country; they are often a vital source of income for the economy, generating millions or even billions in revenue. However, just how much do some of the world’s most popular tourist attractions make from ticket sales alone? The team at MoneyTransfers.com have taken publicly available data on the annual number of visitors to each of the top 50 most popular (paid) tourist attractions in addition to the average cost of a single adult ticket to calculate the highest grossing tourist attractions overall. Key Findings: Theme parks, perhaps unsurprisingly, dominate as the highest grossing tourist attractions...
Read MoreTravel habits exposed in global survey # YouGov international survey of over 17,500 people from across 15 destinations reveals almost two thirds of people globally are prioritizing travelling to places that their friends and families have already been to, fueling over tourism in certain locations and leaving other destinations broadly undiscovered. # 66% of tourists believe that travelling to a place that provides familiarity is important with just under half of respondents feeling uncomfortable travelling to places they know little about. # However of those that do travel to new destinations, 83% agree that they come back with a changed or broadened perspective. International tourists are less likely to consider exploring unfamiliar tourist destinations, opting to travel to...
Read MoreSome 86% of senior executives of large luxury hotel chains expect revenue to increase this year when compared to 2022. This is according to new global research commissioned by world-leading communication technology company Communications Specialist Ltd. Nearly one in 12 (8%) of the senior luxury hotel executives interviewed anticipate revenue growth of up to 10% on last year for the organisations they work for, and half predict growth of between 10% and 30%. A further 12% anticipate growth of between 30% and 50%, and some 16% expect revenue to be at least 50% higher. When comparing expected revenue streams for this year to 2019, 92% anticipate some form of revenue growth. Expected revenue growth in 2023 when compared to 2022Percentage of senior luxury hotel executives i...
Read MoreAs the popularity of remote working continues to skyrocket in the years after the pandemic, working whilst enjoying a vacation is no longer a luxury only the minority of digital nomads can enjoy. An increasing number of British expats and professionals working remotely are set to expand their horizons with European workcations in 2023, seeking out the perfect blend of work/life balance while enjoying the main perk of being remote: freedom of movement. In this unique 2023 ranking, experts have taken 20 of the most popular European cities and ranked them on six factors that are key to working professionals, from the cost of a coffee to broadband speed and accommodation costs. Leading the pack is the dynamic metropolis of Madrid, followed closely by the vibrant ...
Read More● 83% of consumers are planning to fly to a leisure destination in the next six months ● 93% would buy services like excursions and car rental from their airline if they could ● 56% would be more likely to spend on extras if the online buying experience improved to be more like retail, fashion and groceries New survey data from travel tech company IBS Software, reveals a massive 93% of UK and US consumers would book more services with airlines given the chance - representing a huge opportunity for airlines. The study, which looked into UK and US airline passengers' expectations of airlines, shows that following a challenging period of travel uncertainty, passenger confidence is recovering with 83% of respondents planning to purchase tickets in the next six months. However, t...
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