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Vaccine tourism – a double-edged sword?
Vaccine tourism, where tourist hotspots are now offering COVID-19 vaccinations on holiday to attract visitors, is a double-edged sword.
European airlines must prepare for a challenging winter season
European airlines are set to face a tough winter due to the ongoing pandemic and travel confidence likely remaining suppressed.
Visiting friends and relatives will fuel travel’s recovery
A desire to reconnect with family and friends after a year of stringent lockdown measures due to COVID-19 is likely greater than a leisure getaway in 2021.
Compulsory quarantine threatens UK’s status as most visited destination for US tourists
The UK’s status as the most visited destination for US tourists in Europe is threatened by the mandatory quarantine on arrival, says GlobalData
Deal activity in the travel sector increased by 40% during June 2021
A total of 74 deals (comprising mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture financing deals) were announced in the global travel and tourism sector during June
Tokyo 2020 tourism legacy could create some positive impacts
Although some people are opposed to holding the Tokyo Olympics, the sporting event may have a positive impact on Japan’s tourism.
Budget hotels set to benefit from increase in price-sensitive travellers
Price is the most important factor to 47% of consumers when selecting accommodation, according to a poll by GlobalData. The
Expect longer trips post-COVID-19
Longer trips of more than 10 nights are increasingly in demand post-COVID-19, according to a poll by GlobalData.
“Holiday here, this year” fuels Australia’s domestic tourism
Strongly supported by Tourism Australia’s domestic campaign, GlobalData forecasts that domestic trips in the country will double by 2025, which is 14% growth on pre-pandemic levels.
Why you should pay attention to South Korea’s outbound tourism
South Korea may become the third-largest source market out of the APAC region going forward, according to GlobalData.
Travellers prefer booking directly and not via OTA: GlobalData
A recent GlobalData poll has revealed a shift in consumer preference towards booking holidays directly, instead of going through an online travel agency (OTA)
‘Slow travel’ could be the next big tourism trend
Pent-up demand for immersive travel experiences with no set time limit could help ‘slow travel’ become the next big tourism trend.
COVID-19 crisis hinders India’s economic recovery
Economic activities in major Indian cities have been severely affected by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to full or partial lockdowns across the country.
Vaccine doubts will affect US travel recovery
Vaccine skepticism coupled with COVID-19 concerns will continue to affect US outbound travel recovery in 2021 and potentially 2022, says GlobalData.
COVID-19 surge in Thailand casts shadow on tourism revival plans
The continued rise of COVID-19 cases casts a shadow on Thailand’s plans to revive its tourism industry.
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