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Secondary destinations were more popular this year among travelers

November 26, 2021675 Views

New report from WTTC and Trip.com Group reveals latest consumer trends and the shift in traveller behaviours # Bookings for ‘the great outdoors’ dominated in 2021# International spending expected to rise 94% in 2022# Eight out of 10 travellers will choose sustainable travel The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Trip.com Group have launched ‘Trending in Travel’, a new report that shows the latest trends traveller behaviour and future booking patterns in the wake of COVID-19. WTTC, representing the global Travel & Tourism sector, joined forces with leading global travel service provider, Trip.com Group, and its major consumer brands Trip.com, Ctrip and Skyscanner, to analyse consumer trends shaping the recovery of the Travel & Tourism sector. WTTC’s late...

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Virtual Tourism has been discussed most so far this year

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October 18, 2021874 Views

GlobalData reveals top five tourism types discussed among influencers in 2021 Two years of pandemic have changed the way we think and act. Tourism being a major contributor to the GDP of several countries, the governments are taking various measures to revive the industry’s business from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. But what would be a game two years before, is now an emerging travel trend and, actually the leading trend. An analysis of GlobalData’s Social Media Analytics (SMA) Platform, which identifies and tracks the emerging trends, pain areas, new fields of innovation among discussions of Twitter influencers and Redditors, has revealed ‘Virtual Tourism’ as the most popular type of tourism, followed by ‘Space Tourism’ in 2021 upto early October. Smitarani Tripathy,...

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‘Workation’ packages meet growing trend

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October 11, 20211428 Views

With travel demand expected to return slowly, TUI is turning to alternative markets such as the growing trend for a combined travel and remote working experience as it launches a new ‘workation’ package in a bid to become a leading provider of this new travel service, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Gus Gardner, Associate Travel and Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Due to the pandemic working from home is now standard practice for many and workations could rise in popularity as more work flexibility is introduced as the nation heads back to the office. TUI has recognized this growing trend early and designed their package with remote working essentials in mind including Wi-Fi and a dedicated workspace in 30 of its global hotels. Remote working could beco...

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Low-cost Lumo rail have power of disruption, can start a new travel trend

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September 15, 2021302 Views

Lumo’s launch of low-cost rail services could disrupt current rail and air services between London and Edinburgh. Its low-cost model alongside a focus on minimizing environmental impact will bode well for shifting traveler trends as the sector recovers from the pandemic, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Lumo will begin operations between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh on 25 October 2021, calling at the main stations of Stevenage, Newcastle and Morpeth. Behind Lumo is First Group, a private British group well known across the Channel and very active in public passenger transport, both in the UK and in North America. It is based in Aberdeen, Scotland. In April 2021, however, First Group announced the sale of its North American operations for nearly 3.9 bill...

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Indian travelers opt for “bleisure” as the workcation trend on rise

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July 27, 2021426 Views

India is home to some of the most majestic works of architecture (think Taj Mahal), and with charming, quaint hillsides and exotic beaches, it’s no wonder Indian travellers are rejoicing in hybrid work. Amadeus, the world’s leading travel technology company has released its latest Travel Trends, detailing four key trends that are shaping up travel. Indian travelers are embracing the workcation, one of the key trends that offers city dwellers a chance for remote working whilst holidaying. The report identifies two key findings: 1. This year Indian travellers are searching for their destination just one day before departure 2. These travellers are searching for long-term stays with a duration of 14 to 30 days and sometimes more Both of these in contrast to 2019, where travel...

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Asia-Pacific region suffered most due to COVID-19 pandemic

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July 5, 2021302 Views

WTTC Economic Trends Report reveals dramatic impact on Travel & Tourism around the world Asia Pacific was the region hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic according to the new annual Economic Trends Report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The report reveals the full dramatic impact of travel restrictions designed to curb COVID-19 on the global economy, individual regions, and its job losses worldwide. Asia-Pacific was the worst performing region, with the sector’s contribution to GDP dropping a damaging 53.7%, compared to the global fall of 49.1%. International visitor spending was particularly hard hit across Asia Pacific, falling by 74.4%, as many countries across the region closed their borders to inbound tourists. Domestic spending witnessed a low...

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Remote professionals should take advantage of ‘Workcation’ spots

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March 30, 20211139 Views

Whatever you call it —bleisure, bizcation, short-term digital nomading or workcation — the trend of working remotely while relocating with your laptop to somewhere inspiring is catching on. As the world gradually eases travel restrictions, a growing number of countries is starting to offer digital nomad visas to those looking to exchange the office grind for a more scenic WFA (work from anywhere) set-up. To meet the demand from visitors ready to decamp to a sunny or otherwise exciting workplace, hotels and resorts in the Avani portfolio are offering all-inclusive workcation packages that focus on seamless internet connectivity, streamlined workspace and productivity-boosting meals. Couples who want to enjoy the recently reopened island nation of Sri Lanka while getting some work...

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Travelers Gaining Confidence, feels IATA

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March 9, 20211234 Views

Time to Plan for Restart - Health Travel apps expected to be popular The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced results from its latest poll of recent travelers, revealing growing confidence in a return to air travel, frustration with current travel restrictions, and acceptance of a travel app to manage health credentials for travel. Travel Restrictions 88% believe that when opening borders, the right balance must be struck between managing COVID-19 risks and getting the economy going again85% believe that governments should set COVID-19 targets (such as testing capacity or vaccine distribution) to re-open borders84% believe that COVID-19 will not disappear, and we need to manage its risks while living and traveling normally68% agreed that their quality of life ...