Special Reports
In Their Words: WTM London 2025
The annual World Travel Market in London (WTM London) has long been an arbiter of change for the global travel industry, and was even more so with its 2025 edition.
Wellness, wild escapes, and global bites: What’s driving 2025 travel in Middle East, Africa & beyond
Wellness, nature-based retreats, and culinary adventures are driving a sharp rise in travel across Eastern Europe, the Middle East,
Travel agents and their clients need to be more aware of inflight theft
Inflight theft is becoming a highly concerning issue among both airlines and travel agencies due to a recent spate of highly publicised incidents, particularly within Asia.
83% of UAE residents inspired by Emirati Women’s impact on nation’s progress
83% of UAE residents are inspired by the achievements of Emirati women over the past five years. This is according to a recent survey conducted by Volkswagen Abu Dhabi to mark Emirati Women’s Day on 28 August, celebrating the impact of their contributions to shaping the nation.
The European cities most overloaded with tourists
Holidu, the holiday rental portal, discovered the cities with the highest number of tourists per inhabitant. Using data from Euromonitor International, a market research provider, this study analysed the number of inbound arrivals in 2023 compared to the city's population. Read on to discover these overloaded places you might want to avoid this summer.
MENA Business Travel Rebounds: 11.2% growth expected in 2024, Average Ticket Price Hits USD 205, with car rentals up 17%: Tumodo and Admitad
A new study by Tumodo, an online business travel platform, and Admitad, a partnership marketing platform, reveals significant shifts in business travel trends across the Middle East and North Africa for 2024.
AI gaining ground in consumer travel preferences
New data from revenue management leader Beyond reveals today’s travel must-haves: personalized amenities, eco-aware options and separate sleeping quarters.
Two thirds of holidaymakers who can work remotely end up working on holiday
Two thirds (68%) of holidaymakers who have the ability to work remotely – meaning they can perform their job from anywhere with internet access - admit to working while on holiday, according to a new survey by Multitrip.com, a specialist travel insurance provider.
Navan releases extensive NDC Savings Index
Navan announced the release of the Navan NDC Savings Index, a comprehensive analysis of the impact of scaled NDC utilization for corporate travel programs.
ForwardKeys: Asia Pacific travel gains momentum
ForwardKeys’ Director of Intelligence & Marketing, Olivier Ponti, unveiled compelling insights into Asia Pacific travel trends at the PATA Annual Summit 2024 in Macau.
Deloitte: Summer Travel stays the course amid pricing pressures
Amid rising prices, Americans still value their travel plans, as 48% of those surveyed plan to travel and stay in paid lodging, on par with last year, but take fewer vacations overall this summer.
Is Dubai the new epicentre of fine dining? Chef’s Pencil Report reveals surprising findings
Dubai has solidified its status as one of the world's most extravagant fine dining destinations, boasting an average meal cost of $259 per person. Meanwhile, Copenhagen steals the spotlight with a commanding average of $443 per person, topping the charts with its avant-garde gastronomic scene
Top 10 places most likely to have booked their 2025 holiday: Sabre
Travellers from Britain are the world’s biggest early birds when it comes to making holiday plans for 2025, according to Sabre booking data.
Asia pacific hotels & hospitality market poised for strong growth as tourist return approaches full recovery by 2024: CBRE
Institutional investors are attracted to prime hotel assets in tier 1 markets across Asia Pacific, even though tourist arrivals in key destinations are only reaching 70-80% of pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest CBRE research.
Top seven travel predictions for 2024
Where in years past travel has been a means to escape life, Booking.com is releasing research that shows that travel is life in 2024.
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