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Tourism sector to create 126 million new jobs within next decade, says WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) reveals the tourism sector is expected to create nearly 126 million new jobs within the next decade
Global business travel recovery witnesses double-digit surge since February
Business travel is surging forward, international travel is returning and despite new challenges, industry recovery is entrenched
AR set to transform travel industry with enhanced experiences for travellers: GlobalData
Companies in the tourism sector are investing in emerging technologies such as augmented reality (AR) to improve traveller experience after the industry was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions
Business travel bookings increase 21% in six weeks, signalling boost in business confidence
New data from Australia’s leading travel management provider for SMEs has revealed businesses are eager to return to the skies, with a 21 per cent increase in domestic and international flight bookings since early February
Holiday Déjà vu! Three quarters of Brits return to same holiday destination again and again
Three quarters of Brits (73%) repeat the same holiday year after year, according to new research released by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL),
Over 3 in 4 Europeans plan to travel this spring and summer
Despite the uncertainty caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the ongoing threat of COVID-19, the desire across Europe for intra-European travel is undoubtedly strong
Turkey to benefit from rise in budget-conscious travellers: GlobalData
Research from GlobalData’s Traveler Spending Patterns database shows that in-destination spending is relatively low in Turkey, despite the average stay for inbound tourists (9.7 days) being the second-longest in Europe in 2021
Four in five executives expect to travel for business this year
The vast majority of people (80%) believe they will travel for work this year and next, in the latest sign of a surge in demand for international travel following the lifting of coronavirus restrictions
US consumers are packing bags for travel in 2022
Travellers are ready and eager to travel in 2022, according to a new survey report released by arrivia
Brit travellers choose Portugal as favourite travel destination
According to the survey conducted by Vacaay, after Greece and France, Portugal is the third most sought-after holiday destination for citizens of the UK
Deal activity in tourism sector down by 2% in February 2022: GlobalData
A total 96 deals— comprising mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity, and venture financing deals— were announced in the global travel and tourism sector in February 2022
Despite pandemic and Ukraine crisis, pent-up demand for travel is growing
Despite uncertainties of pandemic and the crisis in Ukraine, there remains a keen demand for holidays over the coming months
War and Peace! 62% of Americans with travel plans in Europe concerned about war
62 percent of U.S. travelers cited concerns about the war in Ukraine spreading to nearby countries as a factor impacting plans to travel to Europe
1,461% more British travellers in Spain last January compared to 2021
Spain recovered about 60 per cent of international tourist arrivals compared to the pre-pandemic era
Ready to Board! Consumers bet big on cruise travel in 2022
The overall sentiment from a recent survey conducted by arrivia shows consumers are optimistic about their 2022 cruise travel plans
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