[ad_1] The staycation boom shows no signs of slowing, as three-quarters of the public (74%) plan to holiday closer to home over the next year, according to new research released by Sykes Holiday Cottages. This marks an increase from the 56% who said they staycationed last year. Britons choose a …
Read More »Qatar Airways signs Wales marketing partnership
In anticipation of the inaugural Qatar Airways flight to Cardiff in May 2018, a marketing partnership agreement has been signed between Welsh government and the airline. The partnership is designed to increase Wales’ visibility in key markets as a holiday and business destination. The Qatar Airways service is Cardiff Airport’s …
Read More »World Travel Awards to visit Durban for Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony
World Travel Awards has revealed that its Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony will this year be hosted at Durban International Convention Centre, South Africa. Hospitality leaders from across the region will gather for the red-carpet gala ceremony on October 6th to see who among them has been voted the …
Read More »Vietjet to launch flights to Brisbane, Australia, in 2019
Vietjet is set to make Brisbane its first Australian long-haul destination following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the airline and Brisbane Airport Corporation in Queensland, Australia. Scheduled to commence in 2019, the non-stop service between Ho Chi Minh City and Brisbane is expected to boost trade integration …
Read More »Eva Air launches daily Chiang Mai connections
Eva Air will launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and Chiang Mai on July 1st. Taiwan’s independent airline will serve the route with an Airbus A321-200, configured in business and economy classes for 184 passengers. With easy, one-stop connections through Taipei, the new route will give passengers on Eva Air’s …
Read More »Sojern shows latest travel trends in new global travel insights report
[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO – Sojern, travel’s marketing demand engine, published its latest Global Travel Insights report, which offers a quarterly look at travel trends from around the world. Sojern’s data science team analyzes 8 billion travel intent signals annually to help 93 percent of the Fortune 500 travel brands better …
Read More »Record numbers buy holidays from mobile devices
[ad_1] The tipping point of mobile use over desktop to browse the internet happened back in 2015, thanks to the evolution of smartphones and their promise of an improved user experience. What didn’t happen at this point was a widespread increase in consumers completing purchases via mobile, especially for larger-value …
Read More »Visit Estonia launches spa trail to showcase wellness offering
Renowned for its enchanting forests, burgeoning creative hubs, rich history, and unique food delicacies, Estonia is also an unexpected spa and wellness haven. To coincide with its 100th anniversary celebrations for 2018, Visit Estonia has launched a spa trail to invite visitors to discover some of the best wellness, sauna …
Read More »Mauritius celebrates 50th anniversary of independence from UK
Mauritius celebrates its Independence Day every year on March 12th and this year carries extra significance as its marks the golden jubilee of the event. The tourism hotspot enjoys a public holiday to celebrate the anniversary of independence from Britain. At this time of year, the colourful flag is displayed …
Read More »ATM 2018: GCC visitors to drive tourism industry in Oman
Tourism arrivals to Oman will increase at a compound annual growth rate of 13 per cent between 2018 and 2021, according to data released ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2018. Commissioned by ATM, the Colliers International data predicts the rise will be fuelled by visitors from across the GCC, who …
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