Topic - Travel Trends

Despite global slowdown concerns and political tension between leading economies, travel sentiment towards Europe proves upbeat for the summer period in both China and Brazil. According to the latest results of the Long-Haul Travel Barometer, the travel sentiment index in both markets improved by four points over the same period last year. continue reading →

Exports generated by international tourism reached USD 1.7 trillion in 2018, a 4% increase in real terms over the previous year, a new report from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) shows. For the seventh year in a row, tourism exports grew faster than merchandise exports (+3%), reflecting solid demand for international travel in a generally robust economic environment. continue reading →

The latest issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer from the World Tourism Organization shows that international tourism continued to grow over the first quarter of 2019. Though at a slower rate when compared with the last two years, the 4% increase registered in early 2019 is a very positive sign. continue reading →

Panelists Share Insights on Bridging the Gap Between Aspirational and Accessible Travel continue reading →

Latin Americans still plan to travel this year, even if only domestically to compensate for the socioeconomic turmoil across the Latin American region, a new study has revealed continue reading →

With environmental pressure mounting, rail is increasingly becoming a priority for governments, and Ctrip is steaming ahead. Sally White reports continue reading →

B2B travel conference organiser EyeforTravel has released a new report that explores the Chinese outbound travel market, with particular focus on China’s largest distribution platform, Ctrip. continue reading →

Demographics and growing economies are changing the shape of future travelers in the world. What factors is the future of hospitality looking to deal with? continue reading →

A strong economy, rising global consumer purchasing power, and digital innovation have all fueled record growth in the travel and hospitality industry. But there are still several challenges that could throw the industry off course in 2019. What are the biggest trends likely to shape hospitality, airlines, cruises, and ground transportation in the year ahead? continue reading →

Travel to and within the U.S. grew 3.6 percent year-over-year in December, according to the U.S. Travel Association’s latest Travel Trends Index (TTI) - marking the industry's 108th straight month of overall expansion. continue reading →