New research predicts the end of standard room types
New research released by Amadeus and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) surmises standard room types with fixed inclusions are coming to an end, among the...
China May Day holiday extension fuels demand for non-Asia destinations
Destinations farther afield are enjoying greater popularity among Chinese travellers for the May Day holiday this year, revealed Hotelbeds.
According to booking data from the...
Rising travel frustration in fragmented world of service options
In a recent survey undertaken with other industry players, Amadeus says the fragmentation in services options is contributing to traveller frustration.
To succeed and ensure...
More want to travel sustainably, but need extra push to do...
Over half (55%) of global travellers report being more determined to make sustainable travel choices than they were a year ago, but barriers such...
Expedia reveals demand drivers and rising markets to Thailand
China and India continue to be big drivers of Expedia Group's Thailand bookings, while the UAE, Israel and South Africa are emerging as high-value...
Indonesia, M’sia and Singapore shine as top halal travel destinations
Indonesia has for the first time joined Malaysia to take up the top spot on the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2019, while...
Surging arrivals to Vietnam buoys outlook for Hanoi hotel sector
The rapid growth in international tourist arrivals to Vietnam has contributed to a positive short- to mid-term outlook for the Hanoi hotel industry, STR...
Slowing tourism growth, rise of Indian market on Phuket’s horizons: C9
C9 Hotelworks is forecasting a slowdown in the double-digit growth rates Phuket has witnessed in recent years, and India's rising importance against China as...
Seoul-Danang is APAC’s fastest-growing air route
Seoul-Danang is the fastest-growing passenger route in Asia-Pacific, in a new study release by Routesonline at Routes Asia 2019, which took place from in...
New skills make the hottest souvenir: TripAdvisor
Classes and workshops, as well as wellness experiences, are the top activity categories global travellers are booking, according to TripAdvisor data.
TripAdvisor’s 2019 Experiences Trends...
