Travel Trends

You might be flying in coach, but increasingly, passengers in the back of the plane can grab a taste of premium comfort – from more legroom to better meals. But you’ll pay a price. Giving fliers in coach a taste of first class is the latest ripple in the à la carte pricing trend that has swept the airline industry. While many carriers started out charging passengers for essentials, such as checking bags, many now offer perks and privileges for a fee.

Hoteliers Harness Strategic Pricing to Bolster Revenues from Bookings Growth

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced international scheduled traffic statistics for June which showed continued strong demand growth as the industry recovers from the impact of the global financial crisis. Compared to June 2009, international passenger demand was up 11.9% while international scheduled freight traffic showed a 26.5% improvement.

Moncton Tops List for First Time With 12 Percent Drop in Hotel Rates

Report Finds That 70 percent of Business Travelers Say They Feel Personally Obligated to Save Their Company Money

Spain, UK and USA most popular countries with global tourists – UK winning tourists from Spain, Italy and Germany

Surpass Expectations for Domestic and International Travel

Beijing Airport Now Second Largest in World

Just 28% planning annual summer vacation, 72% worry about high gasoline prices

Crete, Sydney and Jo-burg up, Malta, Madrid and Venice down