Topic - Travel Trends

Expedia.com analyzed thousands of data points this year to identify the top trends in travel for 2018, and the results show that American travelers are increasingly interested in unique and novel experiences. Highlights from the report include the rise of secondary destinations like Chiang Mai, the Azores and Cartagena, and non-traditional lodging options such as tentalows and houseboats. continue reading →

Over Two-Thirds of Business Travellers Book Air And Hotels Directly or Through an Online Travel Agency continue reading →

Nearly 70 percent of travel buyers say that enforcing policy compliance is among the most challenging aspects of their job, according to new research out today from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) in partnership with RoomIt by CWT. While travelers may book out-of-policy for preferred properties or amenities, there is also a large gap in traveler knowledge of company policy. continue reading →

New Research from Expedia Group Media Solutions Illustrates How Younger Generations are Shaping the Future of Travel continue reading →

The new research reveals how the travel industry is developing within the fast-changing global economic and social environment. continue reading →

European destinations reported healthy growth this summer despite rising political risks and less relaxed financial conditions posing a threat to the global economic outlook. Growth momentum was boosted by robust intra-European demand and improved air connectivity, notably from China. continue reading →

Travelers Willing to Share Information for Personalized Experience continue reading →

According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)’s latest barometer, international tourist arrivals grew 6% in the first six months of 2018 after a record year of growth in 2017. continue reading →

In addition to having more to spend, travelers have increased the amount they spend on travel by 40 per cent this year, compared with last year. The increasingly influential millennials are spending unprecedented amounts on travel, with those born after 1990 increasing their travel spend by 80 per cent this year. continue reading →

BCD Travel 2019 Industry Forecast continue reading →