Following a record-breaking response to the new Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International is opening the highly anticipated vacation’s following lineup of 7-night adventures from Miami three months ahead of schedule. The cruise line saw the single largest booking day and highest volume booking week in its history when Icon was first revealed in October 2022. Royal Caribbean…
dnata Travel opens second Sharjah store amidst growing local demand
dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest-serving travel provider, has opened a second travel store in Sharjah, providing its growing community with easy access to its services and expert team amidst a time of high demand. Located at City Centre Al Zahia, the largest mall in the Northern Emirates, dnata Travel’s newest one-stop travel shop is now…
Ambassador reports strong demand in the Lates market and beyond
Ambassador Cruise Line has experienced its busiest month since the turn of year as guests place no-hassle travel ahead of price in the Lates market. With 30% of bookings from guests who sailed in 2022, Ambassador puts its resurgent performance in the Lates Market down to the growing popularity of no-fly holiday options, with customer…
Surge in UK demand for airline and travel refunds as disruption hits the industry
Analysis from BR-DGE reveals UK online search volumes for travel refunds increased 17.9% in the seven day period up to Friday 21st July as the airline industry saw elevated disruption and cancellations. Wednesday 7th June was the busiest day during June 2023 for UK consumers searching for travel refunds from airlines and travel agents. UK online searches for travel…
Customers demand increasing sustainability efforts at hotels and meeting venues
Environmental sustainability specialist, Greengage Solutions, has found that hotels and meeting venues are accelerating their sustainability efforts in response to customer demand. But even so hospitality is still lagging behind other industries, such as construction, when it comes to measuring their carbon footprint. Greengage has analysed searches conducted on its ECOsmart database of hundreds of…
Travel demand continues strong in April: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced continued strong passenger traffic demand in April. Total traffic in April 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 45.8% compared to April 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 90.5% of pre-Covid levels. At 81.3%, industry load factor was only 1.8 percentage points below pre-pandemic level. Domestic…
Travel Demand For Brazil Is Skyrocketing – Here’s Why Americans Love It
Brazil may be the largest country by territorial extension in South America, home to a plethora of natural landmarks that need to be seen to be believed, and a vibrant multicultural scene. Despite its huge size and potential, it is not the most sought-after destination in the continent, being easily overshadowed by Argentina, Colombia, and…
Cancun Now Has 38 Nonstop Flight Routes From The U.S. As High Demand Continues To Surge
An absolute leader in booking trends, Cancun boasts air links to a whopping 38 cities in the United States, asserting its status as the main entry point into Mexico for American sun-seekers, and the most sought-after destination in the Caribbean. This winter alone, 9 million airline seats have been made available, 38% more than the…
Travel Demand Helps Mitigate The Weakening Aussie Dollar
According to Qantas CFO Vanessa Hudson, rising demand for international travel is helping to mitigate the effects of the declining Australian dollar on the company’s operations. According to the carrier’s Chief Financial Officer Vanessa Hudson, the growing demand for international travel is helping to mitigate the impact of the weaker Australian currency on Qantas’ operations.…
Tourists Are Choosing Luxury All Inclusives In Mexico As Demand For Budget Fades
Long known as a budget-friendly travel destination, Mexico has seen a shift lately as the tourist demand for luxury, all-inclusive vacations continues to grow. According to Spanish-language news outlet Luces del Siglo, more hotels in Mexico are adapting to an all-inclusive model in order to cater to tourists who are more interested in shorter, stress-free…
