Very few countries have had such a successful trajectory in recent decades as Croatia has. Previously a part of Yugoslavia, a communist-leaning federation that also comprised Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and a number of other South Slavic states in Southeastern Europe, it re-emerged from this dark era a more open, incredibly Westernized state. Year…
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…
Trip.com sees 145% flight booking surge from US to UK
Travel service provider Trip.com has seen remarkable flight and hotel bookings growth from outbound US travellers to the UK and the rest of Europe. Despite high global inflation, long-haul travel sentiment from US travellers to Europe is improving. Trip.com flight booking data reveals a remarkable year-over-year increase of 145% from the US to the UK…
Business Travel, Bleisure Surge
Business travel is predicted to surge and bleisure travel has taken off, according to the Global Rescue Spring 2023 Travelers Sentiment and Safety Survey. Seventy percent of business travellers responding say their work-related travel will match or exceed pre-pandemic levels in 2023. The majority of business travellers taking the survey (65%) will include bleisure travel,…
Summer staycation boom on the horizon amid surge in UK holiday bookings
The number of people searching for a staycation almost tripled in January, according to holiday home rental agency Sykes Holiday Cottages. The company has revealed that searches on the website for UK holidays were up 274% month-on-month at the start of January, also surpassing levels seen this time last year. As a result, bookings for its…
These Are The Top 5 Destinations Expecting To Surge In Popularity For 2023
As we wave goodbye to what’s been a historical year for international travel, AirBnB went ahead and unveiled the top 5 destinations expecting to surge in popularity in 2023. Now that restrictions have been scrapped across most of the world, it should come as no surprise lockdown-wary travelers have their hearts set on these gorgeous…
Trip.com Group data shows outbound flight bookings surge from Mainland China
On the morning of 27 Dec, Trip.com Group, recorded a staggering 254% increase in mainland China’s outbound flight bookings compared to a day earlier. Flights bound for Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong (China), Japan and Thailand led the surge, making them the top five tourist destinations following mainland China’s decision to reopen borders on 27 Dec. Singapore was the fastest-growing of all the destinations, with flight bookings leaping…
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…
Colombia Could Lose Popularity With Americans As Crimes Against Tourists Surge
Amid multiple reports of crime, including drug-facilitated assaults and murders, Colombia could lose its prestige as one of the go-to destinations in South America for U.S. travelers. This year, a record number of tourists has been affected, with as many as 25 losing their lives vacationing in the country following the violence surge. Home to…
Global business travel recovery witnesses double-digit surge since February
Business travel is surging forward, international travel is returning and despite new challenges, industry recovery is entrenched. In addition, corporate travel policies are undergoing a revamp and employees are broadly willing to travel for business. These findings are from the April Business Travel Recovery Poll, the latest and 27th in a series from the Global…
