Special Reports
UK Travellers spend over 5 hours researching trips on average
Expedia Group’s Path to Purchase research has revealed the travel content consumption habits of travelers as they seek inspiration and plan their trip, with UK travelers spending 303 minutes or over 5 hours on average with travel content in the 45 days prior to booking
Is Convening the New C in TMC?
What were once empty spaces are now congested. As the skies begin to empty and fall silent in April 2020, desert storage facilities for aircraft are quickly carpeted with long streaks of metal and carbon, decorated in the liveries of the world’s airlines. Facility managers boast they can ‘walk you around the world in less than an hour.’
Deloitte: Despite some Americans’ financial concerns, leisure travel continues its upward climb
Despite pricing pressures, Americans are finding room in their budgets to travel, according to Deloitte’s 2023 leisure travel report released, “The Experience Economy Endures: 2023 Deloitte Summer Travel Survey”.
Tripadvisor releases Seasonal Travel Index Results (June – August 2023)
Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, releases its latest Seasonal Travel Index, providing an outlook for global travel patterns and demand over the next three months.
Domestic travel already above 100% of pre-pandemic levels in India: Sabre
Unstoppable India, Sabre data indicates strong growth potential with domestic travel already above 100% of pre-pandemic levels, and international quickly catching up, alongside major investments in the Indian travel marketplace
Globally, ADRs for 2023 up 3.4% by end of Q1
Analysis by Key Data indicates a strong year for the industry if the momentum built up in the first quarter of 2023 can be sustained.
European hotel values rise 3% in 2022 in what proved a mixed year for the sector: HVS report
Hotel values across Europe rose around 3% in 2022 with Paris, London, Zurich, Amsterdam and Rome remaining those with the highest valued hotels, according to the annual European Hotel Valuation Index (HVI) published this week by global hotel consultancy HVS.
Promoting a Sustainable Future for China’s Travel Industry
Accor in partnership with Trip.com Group and McKinsey & Company published a new educational whitepaper that examines the environmental impact of China’s tourism sector, analyses Chinese travelers’ sentiment towards sustainability and ultimately sets out actions key stakeholders in China’s tourism sector need to take to foster sustainable travel.
Egis launches new Architecture Line at leading real estate event
The renowned multidisciplinary engineering and operations company, Egis, launches line of leading architecture practices to address the challenges of urbanisation and climate change
Not your ordinary pantry: Hotel Arts Barcelona’s new gourmet deli is more than meets the eye
New gourmet boutique The Pantry conceals an unexpected gastronomic gem that celebrates the Mediterranean lifestyle through food, wine and music in an intimate, social setting and invites guests to dare to unlock a best-kept secret hiding right behind the shelves.
The St. Regis Venice presents new afternoon tea experience in collaboration with Ginori 1735
The St. Regis Venice introduces the new Friday afternoon experience dedicated to The Art of Tea, paired with a selection of Ginori 1735 porcelain and inspired by the colours of the light that reflects on the lagoon from dawn to dusk, marking the slow rhythm of the Venetian days.
Hotel SLO and Region SLO announce 2nd Annual “Rosé the SLO Way” Wine Festival & Fundraiser
A celebratory kick off for the acclaimed wine region’s Rosé season, guests will taste premier Rosé from 20 boutique Central Coast wineries, meet the team behind the wines and enjoy savory food pairings curated by Hotel San Luis Obispo’s renowned Executive Chef Ryan Fancher and his team at the property’s Michelin-recognized modern steakhouse, Ox + Anchor. The party will include a wine wall, live entertainment, and a raffle with prizes.
The St. Regis San Francisco and Veuve Clicquot celebrate women
Exquisite Evening Celebrates Female Empowerment and the Release of La Grande Dame 2015 with a Champagne Pairing Dinner
‘Youth travel’ poised for growth
Youth travel has long been considered a significant segment of international travel, both in terms of the number of trips taken and the volume of spending. Research undertaken by WYSE Travel Confederation has consistently confirmed this over the years.
Reduction in the number of fatal accidents and the fatality risk: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2022 Safety Report for global aviation. The report showed a reduction in the number of fatal accidents and the fatality risk, compared to 2021 and to the five year average (2018-2022).
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