How to plan a better vacation
Austin, Texas – 15 November 2016 Snap those selfies, head to the mountains, and don’t break the bank. Those are… Read More »How to plan a better vacation
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Thailand tourism thrives
Bangkok, Thailand – 14 November 2016 Tourist arrivals to Thailand have not been hit by a strict mourning period for… Read More »Thailand tourism thrives
Future of travel: 67% of tourists fear ‘robot’ security checks at airports and hotels
London – 10 November 2016 It’s one of the most important, albeit least enjoyable aspects of the holiday experience, but… Read More »Future of travel: 67% of tourists fear ‘robot’ security checks at airports and hotels
Tourism is booming worldwide – Close to one billion international tourists in the first nine months of 2016
Madrid, Spain – 8 November 2016 Destinations around the world welcomed 956 million international tourists between January and September 2016,… Read More »Tourism is booming worldwide – Close to one billion international tourists in the first nine months of 2016
Tourists still value the printed brochures – Study: Where do travelers most often turn for information on vacation? It’s not where you think
Waltham, Massachusetts – 7 November 2016 Though technology has drastically changed how we travel, one thing remains the same: tourists… Read More »Tourists still value the printed brochures – Study: Where do travelers most often turn for information on vacation? It’s not where you think
Following Business Boom, Hangzhou Emerges as Leading Destination for Luxury Travel
Hangzhou, China – 15 October 2016 This month President Obama, along with representatives from the world’s most influential government bodies… Read More »Following Business Boom, Hangzhou Emerges as Leading Destination for Luxury Travel
Travel distribution industry underestimates the speed and scale of the consumer revolution – new study
London/Madrid – 11 October 2016 Artificial Intelligence, virtual reality and the use of portable technology could change travel distribution as… Read More »Travel distribution industry underestimates the speed and scale of the consumer revolution – new study
That’s good for the hospitality industry: International tourist arrivals up 4% in the first half of 2016
Madrid, Spain – 29 September 2016 International tourist arrivals worldwide grew by 4% between January and June 2016 compared to… Read More »That’s good for the hospitality industry: International tourist arrivals up 4% in the first half of 2016
Hotels boost TUI performance
TUI, Europe’s largest tour operator, said full-year earnings will probably beat its forecast after the company managed to keep its… Read More »Hotels boost TUI performance
US issues security alert on hotels in southern Turkey
The United States has warned its citizens of a potential security threat targeting US-branded hotels in southern Turkey, a US… Read More »US issues security alert on hotels in southern Turkey
London revPAR will fall in 2017: PwC
Finding a hotel room in London will be easier next year because companies, worried UK economic growth may slow following… Read More »London revPAR will fall in 2017: PwC
With More Travelers Buying Travel Insurance for Terrorism, Squaremouth Explains What to Look For
St. Petersburg, Florida – 22 September 2016 The threat of terrorism remains at the top of mind for travelers, with… Read More »With More Travelers Buying Travel Insurance for Terrorism, Squaremouth Explains What to Look For
Thomas Cook sets up Chinese agency
Thomas Cook Group, Europe’s second-biggest tour operator, has set up a high-end Chinese travel agency with minority shareholder Fosun International… Read More »Thomas Cook sets up Chinese agency
Berlin is booming – More tourism arrivals, more hotels
Berlin, Germany – 06 Sept 2016 London, Paris, Berlin – The German capital is booming in terms of tourism and… Read More »Berlin is booming – More tourism arrivals, more hotels
Hipster Holidays and China’s Uberisation: Travel predictions that came true
Euromonitor International and World Travel Market (WTM) London collaborated for the 11th year to predict future trends shaping the travel… Read More »Hipster Holidays and China’s Uberisation: Travel predictions that came true
Turkey visitors down a third
The number of visitors to Turkey fell by more than a third in July, as a suspected Islamic State attack… Read More »Turkey visitors down a third
Zika fears hit Miami travel
Travellers have booked fewer hotel rooms in downtown Miami, and leisure airfares to the greater Miami area have inched down… Read More »Zika fears hit Miami travel
Thai hotelier confident of growth
Thai hotelier Erawan Group is aiming for a more than 10 percent growth in revenue this year and an occupancy… Read More »Thai hotelier confident of growth
Bombs have limited impact on Thai hotel group
Thai hotelier and food group Central Plaza Hotel expects to lose revenue of 2 million baht (US$57,803) from room booking… Read More »Bombs have limited impact on Thai hotel group
International tourism continues to grow above average in the first four months of 2016
2016 started on a strong note for international tourism. International tourist arrivals grew by 5% between January and April 2016… Read More »International tourism continues to grow above average in the first four months of 2016