20% rise seen in last-minute campervan holiday bookings  

20% rise seen in last-minute campervan holiday bookings  

Max Schmidt, Head of CamperDays, the booking.com of campervans, says: “Just as Brits were ready to give up on having a proper summer and retire their flip flops and sun cream for the year in exchange for raincoats and jumpers, the sun has made an unexpected but very welcome return. “It seems that Brits are certainly ready to make…

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Rise in the use of Digital Travel Platforms

Rise in the use of Digital Travel Platforms

57% of Indians prefer a planned Itinerary and 40% are looking for a connected trip experience. Booking.com recently released its second edition of the APAC Travel Confidence Index 2023. The report provides a deep analysis of the traveller perspective on the travel sustainability equation, travel patterns post the pandemic and digital and leisure travel trends.…

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Airfare In Asia Continue To Rise: These 4 Asian Destinations Are Still Affordable From The U.S.

Airfare In Asia Continue To Rise: These 4 Asian Destinations Are Still Affordable From The U.S.

As the travel industry has opened up again across the globe, travelers have amazing choices in where they would like to visit. Asia has many wonderful places to cross off your travel bucket list, but this year has sky-high prices for airfare. Those looking to visit Asia in 2023 might be disappointed when searching for…

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Malaysia Is Set For A Historical Rise In Visitors - Here's Why It's So Popular

Malaysia Is Set For A Historical Rise In Visitors – Here’s Why It’s So Popular

Following two and a half years of self-imposed seclusion, Malaysia is back with a bang. Having reopened for tourism following two years of self-imposed seclusion, it is set for a historical rise in visitors in 2023, and a fourfold increase from earlier, much more modest predictions – but what is it about Malaysia that makes…

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Bacalar Is Trending On TikTok - Could The Rise In Tourism Ruin It?

Bacalar Is Trending On TikTok – Could The Rise In Tourism Ruin It?

Once a relatively unknown town in the Mexican Caribbean, Bacalar is trending on TikTok as a cheaper, less-crowded alternative to Tulum. With each passing day, more Americans become aware of this hidden gem and its cultural value, leading regular visitors and locals alike to question: could the viral videos and rise in tourism eventually ruin…

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Cathay participates in ‘Strive and Rise Programme’

Cathay participates in ‘Strive and Rise Programme’

Some 1,600 students and mentors to visit Cathay’s facilities as part of the Hong Kong SAR Government’s youth development initiative.Cathay proudly continues its long-standing commitment to supporting youth development in the community with its participation in this year’s Strive and Rise Programme – an initiative organised by the Hong Kong SAR Government that pairs students…

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SKY express has maximum rise in flying operations across Europe in 2022

SKY express has maximum rise in flying operations across Europe in 2022

SKY express is emerging as the European company with the highest increase in flight operations in 2022 according to Eurocontrol data. Specifically, SKY express showed an 162% increase in traffic this year compared to 2019, which puts the company in the first place among all European airlines. At the same time, according to the Friday…

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Summer rush! Outbound travel from UAE is on the rise

Summer rush! Outbound travel from UAE is on the rise

There is a 50% a rise in inquiries for travel opportunities from UAE residents ahead of Eid and summer, said online travel agency Musafir.com. The agency sees pent-up demand for travel, as regulations ease and travellers prefer taking short trips to other destinations besides their home country. Raheesh Babu, COO, Musafir.com said: “There has been…

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These Popular Mexico Destinations Face New Restrictions As Cases Rise

These Popular Mexico Destinations Face New Restrictions As Cases Rise

Omicron Surge Forces Varying Severity Of Restrictions In Some Mexican States Some of Mexico’s most popular tourist destinations are back under COVID restrictions after a winter holiday Omicron influx saw infection rates skyrocket. The restrictions vary depending on the location. Mexico enjoyed two months of smooth sailing and record-breaking numbers as millions flocked to their…

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