Booking

Retail sales of bookings continued to grow strongly in constant value terms in 2023. This trend was driven primarily by leisure travel, due to the release of pent-up consumer demand. Japan was the most popular destination for Taiwanese consumers,…

Booking services grew significantly in 2022 and have continued to grow, although to a lesser extent, in 2023. The category has yet to reach the level of sales seen immediately prior to the COVID-19 crisis, although it is close to doing so. Growth has…

Travel intermediaries are embracing the health and wellbeing trends by introducing a range of new products specifically designed for mental and physical rejuvenation. In 2023, there has been a noticeable rise in the number of Vietnamese individuals…

Booking sales have seen a strong recovery over 2022-2023. Industry players have benefited from the rearrangement of postponed travel bookings, with many consumers having postponed travelling abroad during the pandemic. After two years of restrictions…

There has been a surge in popularity of online travel intermediaries since the reopening of borders, primarily due to the convenience they offer to travellers. This trend is particularly evident in domestic travel in Australia, where online travel…

Business travel is experiencing a significant rebound in 2023, driven by the recovery of MICE events (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), and complemented by sustainable initiatives. The return of well-known international events in…

Hungarians traditionally pay close attention to foreign exchange rates when planning trips abroad, particularly summer holidays, as fluctuations can cause travel expenses to increase significantly in a short period of time. This was the case…

The rising cost of living has hardly had any impact on Swiss consumers’ spending plans for their holidays in 2023. According to a report from leading travel intermediaries, demand for travel is rising steadily. Both online sales and customer advice…

Current value sales of leisure packages are projected to see dynamic growth in 2023, following an exponential increment over 2022. As a result, leisure packages current value sales are expected to return very close to the 2019 pre-Coronavirus…

Travel intermediaries, especially traditional intermediaries, suffered during the pandemic. In 2023, however, consumers continue to see a degree of complexity in travel following the two years of pandemic travel restrictions, such as specific…

As the pandemic's grip wanes, tourists, including a significant number of elderly travellers, have rekindled their passion for exploration, both domestically and internationally. The elderly, once deemed vulnerable during the pandemic, now venture…

Retail sales of bookings continued to grow strongly in constant value terms in 2023. This rebound was driven largely due to pent-up demand, as well as strong growth in domestic tourism and the rising popularity of staycations by domestic travellers.…

The year 2023 proved to be challenging for intermediaries within the travel industry, largely due to the bankruptcy of Viva Air and Ultra Air at the onset of the year. These events imposed significant economic and financial difficulties on travel…

The second half of 2022 brought economic uncertainty to what had started as an optimistic year in travel and tourism. Nevertheless, travel remained a priority that consumers wanted to spend on, especially after saving up during the two years of…

The cost of a typical day in the sun on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast – the area that makes up what is now known as the fast-growing Bulgarian Riviera – remains far cheaper than most of its rival European resorts. This makes Bulgaria very attractive…

There continues to be a noticeable preference for shorter lead-time bookings, particularly when it comes to holiday destinations that are closer to the customer’s home and offer lower travel costs. These include journeys that can be easily undertaken…

The Norwegian tourism industry has faced unprecedented challenges due to the global pandemic. As a result, many businesses within the sector were forced to lay off employees as travel restrictions and lockdowns severely impacted tourism activities.…

COVID-19 has changed various elements in businesses, from the implementation of working from home, to the normalisation of online meetings, and paperless applications and approvals. With such momentum, this has also triggered an acceleration of the…

In 2023, leisure travel current value sales are expected to exceed their 2019 pre-COVID-19 pandemic level. As the threat of and measures related to the pandemic eased and lifted, Belgian consumers have been eager to travel. Leisure air travel,…

In booking overall, Despegar.com maintains a clear lead in 2023, with its closest competitor, Almundo, a distant second. Despegar.com is also showing the fastest growth amongst the top five players in booking. A notable change in the financial world…