[ad_1] PARIS – Trade show visitors globally are reporting a stable overall satisfaction with the shows they attend – but at the same time, between 22 and 27% of show visitors from mature markets feel that shows are “getting worse”. Younger, C-suite show participants are also more likely to require …
Read More »45% of Britons are planning on spending Christmas away from home
[ad_1] As Christmas approaches a recent survey by Away Resorts, leading park operator and holiday home provider, discovers 45% of Brits will be going away this Christmas, but 24% plan on staying in the UK. In contrast, only 21% of Britons are opting to go abroad over the holiday season …
Read More »Argentina makes play for eco-tourism market in South America
Delegates from the secretariat of state for tourism in Argentina have announced a new development strategy to drive sustainable tourism in the country. Argentina aims to become a leading and global nature destination. Last year, nearly seven million tourists visited Argentina as president Mauricio Macri demonstrated political commitment to the …
Read More »British Airways launches London City services to Rome
British Airways has launched new flights from London City Airport to the capital of Italy, Rome. The year-round service is the fourth Italian city to be served by British Airways direct from the Docklands and will operate every day except Saturday. A special bust of one of Rome’s most famous …
Read More »Air New Zealand signs Visit California marketing partnership
Air New Zealand and tourism board Visit California have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote travel to the American state. Under the deal, the airline and tourism body will undertake joint marketing activity across a number of key markets to promote travel to California over the next two years. …
Read More »LATAM to launch new flight to Jamaica and Chile next summer
LATAM Airlines Group has announced two new flights from its Lima hub – a new Caribbean destination, Montego Bay in Jamaica, and a direct service to Calama, Chile. Starting July 1st, LATAM Airlines Peru will operate three weekly flights to Montego Bay, offering convenient connections with cities in Peru, Chile, …
Read More »Virtuoso names the hottest new hotels for every luxury traveler’s wishlist
[ad_1] NEW YORK, Dec. – Global luxury travel network Virtuoso offers a sneak peek of the hottest upscale hotels debuting worldwide over the next few months. From Asia to Africa to Europe and beyond, these properties will dazzle with scenic settings, stunning design and impeccable service. Anantara Quy Nhon Villas, …
Read More »Cautious optimism extends into 2019 for air travel
[ad_1] GENEVA – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts the global airline industry net profit to be $35.5 billion in 2019, slightly ahead of the $32.3 billion expected net profit in 2018 (revised down from $33.8 billion forecast in June). Highlights of expected 2019 performance include: The return on …
Read More »Thanksgiving drives United States tourism to UK
The UK could look forward to a rise in visitors from the United States during Thanksgiving week with flight bookings showing a rise of 20 per cent compared to the same period in 2017. Data from ForwardKeys shows flight bookings from the US to the UK are up 20 per …
Read More »The state of the global travel market
[ad_1] As 2019 is approaching, it’s a good time to review your business priorities and plan the year ahead. To make things easier, Regiondo decided to look at the most recent data on the travel market and turn it into useful information so travel industry professionals can make better business …
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