Trend Experts Reveal The Travel Industry’s Quiet Revolution
Changes in Consumer Consciousness about Environment, Culture, and Interconnectedness Are Creating New Modes of Travel
Travel Trends
Increase in Business Trips, New Growth Opportunities in 2010
Results from a new survey of unmanaged business travelers in Best Western’s loyalty program, Best Western Rewards®, provide further indication that the effects of the recession are easing and that more people plan to hit the road for business again in 2010.
This February Up 5.9%; Last February Down (10.5%)
When the acclamation has faded should the cheerleaders be reminded that February 2010 is (5.3%) off where it was in 2008?
Passenger Numbers Flying Up in Asia Pacific – Frost & Sullivan Sees Potential Sky-High Growth Prospects
The recent International Air Transport Association (IATA) announcement of Asia Pacific edging past North America and Europe to become the world’s largest aviation market has reaffirmed Asia’s leadership prospects in the global aviation arena.
IATA Cuts 2010 Loss Forecast in Half – Strong Start to 2010
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) halved its loss forecast for 2010 to US$2.8 billion (compared to the US$5.6 billion loss forecast in December 2009). The improvement is largely driven by a much stronger recovery in demand seen by year-end gains that continued into the first months of 2010. Relatively flat capacity translated into some yield improvement and stronger revenues.
Luxury Link Releases 2010 Consumer Survey Results
Online Luxury Hotel Deal Expert’s Annual Survey Reveals Preferences, Travel Booking Practices and Most Sought-After Destinations of More Than 6,000 Travelers
Amadeus Survey: 800 North American Travel Professionals Voice Optimism, Innovation for the Year Ahead and Beyond
Travel professionals report a confident outlook and see an increased role for service, technology, and specialization to serve the needs of future travelers
US Airlines February Traffic Slips by 2.4%
With almost 50% of traffic numbers available, the February pax numbers are down by more than (2.4%)
Travel Companies Grapple with ‘New Normal’
As the recession sapped demand for travel, hotel operators got creative. They shut down restaurants, closed floors and even cut back on newspaper delivery to ride out the downturn.
City Tourism in Europe Recovers Faster Than Expected
European Cities Marketing (ECM) represents more than 100 major cities in 33 countries. An analysis of a representative sample of European cities conducted by the association shows that the European city tourism market has experienced a surprisingly fast recovery in visitor flows beginning in the second half of 2009.