Returning to pre-pandemic levels whitewashes the complexity of how the travel industry has changed
In terms of raw numbers, nearly as many travelers are passing through airports now as they were in 2019. But the pattern and distribution of these travelers has fundamentally changed.
Spending on travel is outpacing pre-pandemic levels
Consumers are traveling to see the people and places they love, celebrate important life events, embark on wish list trips, experience in-person events, and to seek greater wellness and self-care.
Leisure alone cannot bring the industry back to pre-pandemic levels
Though rumors of group demand death have been wildly exaggerated, it will take time, effort, savvy operations and an "all hands-on deck" approach to drive full-service hotel recovery.
Half the world has reopened to travel. Half the world’s top 50 air travel markets are now open to vaccinated travelers without quarantine or testing, Iata research has found.
Airlines pull back capacity. Major U.S. airlines announced that they are reining in capacity due to high fuel prices. The moves, coupled with what airlines say is surging demand, could send ticket prices soaring.
London City airport boosted by business travel revival. A revival in business travel has put London City airport on course for its busiest month since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Latin America, Caribbean beat expectations for travel recovery. Nominally the best-performing region in the world and a region that is performing much better than last year.
CheapoAir and OneTravel fined $2.6 million. Company used deeply deceptive tactics to trick millions of consumers into booking airline and hotel rooms with dishonest and predatory behavior.
NYC hotels offer nap packages to lure commuters. If unstructured time is the antithesis of work, then a nap is the ultimate form of leisure.
Travelboom: Hotel remarketing & retargeting strategies. Why hotels and resorts should be using these tactics in their hotel PPC campaigns to increase occupancy.
D-Edge: Checklist to increase your direct bookings via mobile. Mobile gives hoteliers the opportunity to expand direct booking horizons and leverage customer interaction to increase sales.