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Intra-regional tourism crucial for post-COVID-19 ASEAN tourism revival
Due to an abundance of low-cost connectivity and an increased preference for travel closer to home, intra-regional tourism will play a key role in revitalizing the ASEAN countries’ tourism economies.
How to attract more Chinese travellers post-COVID
One of the strategies seen by some tourist destinations is to attract Chinese travellers, which is one of the biggest movers and shakers in travel.
Prolonged travel restrictions during February half-term spells trouble for Europe’s ski resorts
Prolonged travel restrictions could be the final nail in the coffin for resort operators in some European ski resorts as they depend solely on the winter season to survive
Rural domestic trips drives travel recovery
Domestic trips in rural locations are driving leisure demand recovery.
APAC VCs put money in early-stage funding rounds
Early-stage funding rounds (comprising Seed and Series A funding rounds) dominated the venture capital (VC) funding landscape during the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2020 in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
This can boost travel confidence as it hits two birds with one stone
Amidst COVID-19, several stakeholders of the travel and tourism industry are exploring the option of digital passes and health certificates.
China emerges as top theme in travel sector as recovery beckons
With lockdowns and shutdowns back across several countries to contain the possible second or third wave of COVID-19, China’s domestic travel rebound has fuelled discussions in the travel and tourism (T&T) sector
APAC travel recovery may take time – GlobalData
Even though some Asian countries have established travel bubbles and green lanes with other countries, the overall recovery of the travel industry may need some time, according to GlobalData.
Thailand reopening will increase card payments in country
According to GlobalData’s Payment Cards Analytics, card payments in Thailand is estimated to grow by 2.3% in 2020.
‘Contactless’ is what influencers are talking about in hospitality
Contactless technology solutions are gaining traction in the hospitality industry, as they reduce the potential risk of contracting COVID-19 through physical touchpoints.
5 contactless technologies gaining traction in travel and tourism industry
Against the COVID-19 backdrop, contactless technologies are proving to be a game changer for the industry.
Overtourism still an issue in Europe as domestic travel on the rise: GlobalData
The surge in domestic tourism following COVID-19 has not curtailed as holidaymakers turn to staycations over international travel leading to threat of overtourism
Tourism and leisure industry witness 53% decline in deal activity in Europe
Europe’s tourism and leisure industry has witnessed a sharp drop of 53.1% in overall deal activity during the second quarter of this year, according to GlobalData
North American deal making drops by more than half
Data analysts GlobalData has published new findings that show North America’s tourism & leisure industry has witnessed a dramatic drop of 52% in deal activity, compared with the same period last year.
Booking Holdings job cuts indicate ongoing impacts of COVID-19 in travel
Online travel company Booking.com has announced on Tuesday that it will reduce its global workforce by 25%, which shows that the virus is not done wreaking havoc in travel.
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