Hotel Business

JANUARY 23, 2023

A new report by World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Trip.com Group, together with Deloitte, reveals a heightened appetite for sustainable tourism among consumers, with 69% of travelers actively seeking sustainable travel options. But 2023 is looking even better in terms of travelers’ spend.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Skift Take: Ensuring sustainable travel is accessible and uncomplicated is a primary goal for travel businesses like Google, Intrepid Travel, and Kerten Hospitality, looking to reduce the burden of climate change on the consumer and the planet. Selene Brophy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Consumers are increasingly aware of the impact that travel has on the environment and its role in the climate crisis. With tourism accounting for 8% of the world’s carbon emissions and the hotel sector alone responsible for one-eighth of that volume, more travelers are choosing to book hotels with solid eco-credentials.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Skift Take: Concerns about an impeding economic slowdown aren't putting a dent in travel demand, and experts except consumer spending on travel to remain strong. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MARCH 29, 2023

Skift Take: Google has the data to understand exactly how the travel industry has changed post-pandemic — and how its technology needs to change with it. Justin Dawes Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Welcome to Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2024 report, our lowdown on the latest trends shaping industry and traveler behavior. It blends our own proprietary search and booking data with our annual consumer behavior study to reveal how and where people will travel in the coming year.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 26, 2023

Consumers across the U.S. won’t let rising prices stop them, with a majority (77%) planning to dip into their savings this year to travel. The overall price of lodging has climbed 23.6%

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Skift Take: Indian e-commerce platforms are diversifying services by integrating travel offerings to address a broader spectrum of consumer demands. This collaboration also helps online travel agencies to broaden their presence and accessibility within the Indian market. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MAY 2, 2023

Skift Take: Survey data for summer travel plans and bookings suggest the so-called revenge spending from savings during the pandemic might be waning, as consumers are less keen to indulge themselves with extravagant vacations. Selene Brophy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Travel Consumer Tourism 265

Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Inside our business, we’re squarely positioned at the crossroads of the travel and tourism industry, where macroeconomic factors, consumer behavior and innovation converge. As we settle into a new year, I always enjoy the exercise of reflecting on the year behind us and evaluating (with a healthy dose of optimism) what lies ahead.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The brand is focused on delivering the fundamentals of seamless business and leisure travel, including clean, comfortable rooms, breakfast, free Wi-Fi and friendly service with a localised design. The post Marriott launches midscale brand for value-conscious consumers appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Clear M&C Saatchi, the global growth strategy consultancy, releases their latest thought piece: the "Beyond Travel & Hospitality 2030" report. This report seeks to imagine what the future of travel could really look like - a call to action for T&H brands to focus on CX and Innovation as true levers for growth."

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Travel Hospitality Retail Consumer 264

Skift Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Skift Take: Airbnb will offer compensation worth about $154 per customer. Remember, Airbnb: That's $230 in Australian dollars. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Consumer Travel 287

Hospitality Net

APRIL 5, 2024

Global leisure travel spending is projected to reach $9,332 billion by the end of 2029, an almost 50% increase from 2023. Today’s consumers feel confident in the value of travel — and are willing to make it a priority. But the vacations they’re craving are changing.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Americans are taking more leisure trips and they’re increasingly using the services of a travel advisor to assist them with planning and booking those trips, according to the 2023 Internova Index: American Traveler Insights, a new survey of travel trends conducted by Internova Travel Group.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 13, 2023

New insights from the Mastercard Economics Institute reveal that consumers are taking advantage of a more traditional travel ecosystem in 2023, prioritizing leisure travel and pioneering new corridors around the world.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 19, 2024

The travel industry has shown remarkable resilience in the face of economic uncertainty, tightened disposable incomes and the shadow of the pandemic hanging overhead - with consumers prioritizing vacations and putting more savings aside to fund substantial trips.

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Travel Consumer Hospitality 244

Hospitality Tech

MARCH 13, 2024

Discover how consumer attitudes towards travel loyalty programs have shifted in the past 12-24 months and learn about the key priorities for loyalty brands in maximizing customer lifetime value.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 16, 2023

Skift Take: Mobile-first consumers have played an enormous role in the travel industry and their influence is showing no signs of slowing down. Here's a look at how Skift has covered their impact on the travel industry. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Travel Consumer Hotels 245

Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Skift Take: Lack of education about travel insurance remains the biggest obstacle for brands’ selling it. Companies must therefore inform consumers on why they need the product regardless. Amrita Ghosh Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Travel Consumer Branding 246

Skift Blog

MARCH 23, 2023

But, even if the lawsuits get class action status, the damages for publicly traded companies including Hilton, Marriott and Travel + Leisure Co. Skift Take: Litigation against timeshare resorts isn't uncommon. are unlikely to be significant as it is part of "normal course of business."

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Skift Blog

JUNE 14, 2023

Skift Take: This might be the summer of travel, but the economic uncertainty still has consumers choosing value above anything else. Srividya Kalyanaraman Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 18, 2023

Skift Take: Cash levels have stayed higher than many economists feared and that has supported a surge in travel. But the trend points to more traditional spending patterns. Seth Borko Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Consumer Travel Tourism 130

Skift Blog

JULY 16, 2023

Skift Take: Travel is booming this summer despite flights and hotels becoming pricier for many consumers, and here's a look at a few reasons why trips aren't getting cheaper. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Travel Consumer Hotels Tourism 246

Skift Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

Skift Take: Mastercard's Travel Industry Trends 2023 report highlights the significance of personalized experiences and flexible payment options in meeting evolving consumer expectations. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Management

JUNE 12, 2023

Rising inflation, soaring interest rates and economic uncertainty are causes for concern for consumers across the globe. But despite feeling the pinch, the desire to travel still remains strong, according to Accor’s global commercial chief. It’s going to be a value add for the consumer. Lamouche explained.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

Understanding the latest trends in consumer spending and payments can give travel companies a leg up on the competition. Skift Take: New insights from Visa demonstrate the value of maintaining access to relevant customer data. Visa Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

From a consumer perspective, travel planning opportunities are ubiquitous – many major digital platforms offer some sort of travel planning, whether it be Google, Uber, or even major banks. Third party encroachment on the customer booking journey means higher costs required to achieve visibility in in the eye of the consumer.

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Travel Consumer Hotels 235

Hospitality Tech

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The new report from arrivia explores how consumer attitudes toward travel have evolved since 2021, alongside travel brand and loyalty program goals amid continued increases in travel.

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Consumer Travel Branding 52

Hotel Business

JUNE 28, 2023

Consumers across the U.S. won’t let rising prices stop them, with a majority (77%) planning to dip into their savings this year to travel. consumers are still planning to travel this year. In fact, proprietary summer travel data from trivago for the upcoming travel season reveals the top destinations U.S.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 14, 2023

Skift Take: Ticket pricing data appears to be a commodity in itself, as tech upgrades potentially limit access to fare availability — with travel agents complaining it impacts their ability to do their job effectively and leads to higher fares for consumers. Selene Brophy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Skift Take: Curious which trends will drive consumer travel interest in 2024? Expedia Group’s “Unpack ‘24” report offers actionable insights to help travel companies align with an array of offbeat trends and connect with travelers. Expedia Group Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 21, 2023

As some experts speculate that consumer savings will dwindle and there will be less travel in 2023, our early market indicators show a different story. Currently, the revenge travel trend is holding strong, and exponential levels of demand and direct bookings seem likely to continue growing in 2023.

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MediaBoom

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

These consumers seek out exclusivity, sophistication, and prestige in the products and services they choose to indulge in. We will explore the ways to identify and engage luxury consumers, with a specific focus on affluent customers who are seeking high-end products and experiences. What Values Drive Your Luxury Brand Target Audience?

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Hotel News Resource

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

New report explores how consumer attitudes toward travel have evolved since 2021, alongside travel brand and loyalty program goals amid continued increases in travel

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Consumer Travel Branding Hotels 45

Hospitality Net

MAY 26, 2023

Prioritizing sustainability is becoming increasingly more central to the destination travel industry’s overall business plans as companies look to save natural resources, manage costs, yield returns, and appeal to more environmentally conscious consumers.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 2, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at metasearch and changing consumer habits, United’s next Boeing issue, and an Ohtani tourism boost. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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