The U.S. State Department has just issued new travel advisory updates for 4 countries. As we are in the midst of one of the busiest travel seasons, it’s important for travelers to be aware of the latest information for staying safe while abroad. The United States Department of State has recently issued new travel advisories…
Travel and tourism industry deal activity plummets by 41% YoY in January-May 2023
The travel and tourism industry has witnessed a massive 41% year-on-year (YoY) decline in deal activity from 475 deals announced during January-May 2022 to 282* during the first five of months of 2023, reveals GlobalData, a data and analytics company. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The decline in deal activity in the industry indicates…
TD-IWTA Awards 2023: A catalyst for change in the Asian travel industry
The TD-IWTA Awards 2023 are set to celebrate the achievements of exceptional women in the travel and tourism industry across Asia. The awards, which will be held on 24 June 2023 at the Montien Bangkok Hotel, will recognize women who have made outstanding contributions to the travel industry, demonstrating exceptional leadership, innovation, and a commitment…
Top TikTok travel hacks for summer 2023
TikTok is home to a wealth of travel advice, tips, and tricks that can make your travel experience more enjoyable and also save you money. But with 3 billion views for #TravelHacks, it can be difficult to determine which hacks are actually worth your time and which hacks you should actually try for yourself. Luckily,…
6 Reasons Why Solo Travel Has Become So Popular
Solo travel is among the most popular trends this year. But what is it about going off on your own that is so appealing? It could be a wide variety of reasons, but the one common denominator for solo travelers is we truly love seeing the world through our own lens. Sure, having company is great. But…
Mastercard Economics Institute releases Travel Industry Trends 2023
New insights from the Mastercard Economics Institute reveal that consumers, including those from Middle East and Africa (MENA), are taking advantage of a more traditional travel ecosystem in 2023, prioritizing leisure travel and pioneering new corridors around the world. The Travel Industry Trends 2023 report delivers key insights about the global state of travel, punctuated by shifting economic landscapes,…
SOTC Travel launches website in three regional languages
In a strategic initiative to target the high potential market of Regional India-Bharat, and cater to the evolving digital savvy language segments, SOTC Travel, a leading omnichannel Travel and Tourism Company launched its website in three regional languages – Hindi, Gujarati and Tamil, in addition to English. This initiative enables the Company to enhance its…
Overlooked, underloved & underestimated: but is ‘B2B payments’ becoming a less taboo topic in travel?
The perception of B2B payments is evolving steadily as many begin to see more than just cost-saving opportunities through embracing new fintech services, comment four experts during a Phocuswright Europe session. Directly or indirectly, in business everyone wants to see the money. So why, historically, has it been so hard to get travel industry professionals…
Tourism Cares launches ‘Global Meaningful Travel Map” for travel professionals and conscientious travellers
Today, Tourism Cares, a leading non-profit dedicated to advancing sustainable tourism, celebrates 20 years of uniting the travel industry to create positive social and environmental impact in communities around the globe. In 2003, the organization hosted a volunteer clean-up event on New York City’s Ellis Island, which ultimately set the foundation for what Tourism Cares is today…
This New U.S. Website Launch Makes Booking International Rail Travel Easier Than Ever
Rail travel has seen a boom in popularity, particularly in Europe. With new night train routes introduced across Europe and Asia and the ban on short-haul flights in France, more people than ever are turning to rail to navigate around new locations on their vacations. To make international rail travel easier than ever for those…