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…
Travel-related rewards and benefits have a strong influence on consumers: Collinson
Collinson released its Asia Pacific customer engagement and loyalty research report titled ‘The New Rules of Engagement: Customer Expectations Revealed’. Surveying 4,750 respondents across 10 markets in Asia Pacific, the report aims to better understand what consumers in this region expect from brands and companies, as the world enters the “Customer Experience Era”. The report…
The Atlantis Atlas Project is going strong on sustainability
This World Oceans Day, Atlantis Dubai celebrates the two-year anniversary of the Atlantis Atlas Project, the cornerstone of its overall commitment to contribute to sustainable and responsible tourism. Over the past 12 months, the implementation of green investments totaling half a million US dollars has resulted in significant change to help reduce waste and emissions and facilitate…
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…
Strong access to broadband the number one priority for Brits on Holiday
Market research recently undertaken by rural broadband specialists Voneus Broadband found 59% of trip-makers look for sites with suitable internet as a top priority when selecting a caravan or holiday park for trips away. A stay in a holiday or caravan park is part of the quintessential British experience – but they may become a thing…
APAC hotel occupancy shows recovery with strong Q4
As countries in Asia Pacific actively lift travel restrictions, Amadeus’ business intelligence data is showing strong recovery indicators for the remainder of 2022, and evidence of growing traveller confidence as the sector looks towards 2023. Maria Taylor, head of commercial, Hospitality, Asia Pacific, Amadeus, says: “It is extremely encouraging to see such positive hospitality trends…
Klook: Asia Pacific travel recovery with strong 300% QoQ revenue growth
Klook announced that it is seeing accelerated cross-border travel growth in Asia Pacific with one of its strongest quarters (over 300% QoQ growth) as it celebrates its eight-anniversary driven by accelerated cross-border travel growth in Asia Pacific, even without North Asia fully opening its borders. Travel interest remains high with more than 140% year over…
