Flows

Growth in air passenger traffic is a signal of economic expansion, rising tourism flows and evolving consumer lifestyles. In this report, Euromonitor International analyses the world’s top five cities with fastest air passenger growth over 2012-2017:...

This report explores the changes taking place in the luxury hotel and travel market, which saw another year of strong growth. Thanks to a combination of wealth expansion and changing consumer habits, the industry has seen greater opportunities across...

Strategies of travel companies have been evolving in recent years under the impact of such factors as digitalisation and changing consumer preferences. Increasingly, market players are looking to embrace new business models as well as widen their ...

The Dubai Tourism Vision strategy has boosted investment in tourism and related industries. Dubai is working to develop both the MICE and leisure segments through expansion of luxury retail, theme park development, concept experiences and mid-market ...

Phuket has become among the top holiday destinations both globally and in the region. The resort island has registered soaring inbound tourist flows, as air connectivity has significantly increased, especially flights connecting to mainland China. ...

In the Travel Quarterly Statement for Q2 2018, we review the latest performance of travel and tourism demand, considering the key growth drivers impacting destinations and source markets. With growing anti-globalisation sentiment, a trade war between...

In 2016, the United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU), an unprecedented step by a member state. Although a transition deal was agreed in March 2018, the UK has not clarified exactly what future relations it seeks and time is running...

In 2016, the United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU), an unprecedented step by a member state. 21 months on, uncertainty continues, as future relations and a transition period yet to be agreed. Euromonitor International’s Analytics...

In the Travel Quarterly Statement for Q1 2018, we review the current performance of travel and tourism demand, considering the key growth drivers impacting destinations and source markets. Geopolitical tensions between Russia and the West are rising,...

There is an inherent tension between Google and travel brands, as OTAs spend billions of dollars on advertising and marketing with Google to drive web traffic to generate revenues. On the other hand, Google’s aim to make information accessible and ...

With Euromonitor International’s Top 100 City Destinations Ranking now in its 10th year, and the WTM Global Trends Report in its 11th instalment, it seems a fitting time to merge our cities and travel trends research into this WTM London 2017 report....

Hyperloop is regarded as the next game-changing transportation mode, not only within the travel industry but also as part of public transportation more widely. An increasing number of players are entering the Hyperloop race, among which are Virgin ...

Over-tourism may be the buzz word of 2017 but it marks a watershed moment where there is a growing realisation in the travel industry that visitor numbers at all costs is no longer a sustainable strategy. Starting from the smart city template, ...

In 2016, the UK voted to leave the EU, an unprecedented step by a member state. 18 months on, the principles of the divorce bill have finally been agreed but initial negotiations were prolonged and uncertainty remains about the final outcome. ...

In the Travel Quarterly Statement for Q4 2017, we take a look at the current state of travel and tourism demand, and the major disruptive forces shaping success or failure, such as geopolitical tensions. Natural disasters are also wreaking havoc, ...

Arrivals from China grew 9% to reach 446,800 arrivals in terms of number of trips in 2017, continuing the significant increase in visitors from China over the review period. Trips from China to New Zealand achieved an 18% CAGR over the review period,...

Tourism is currently the most dynamic sector of the Cuban economy as the country has become a popular destination after the ease of regulations pertaining to US citizens. Havana is projected to double its lodging by 2030 as it does not meet current ...

Arrivals to the Czech Republic continued to see stable 3% growth in the number of trips in 2017. The country benefited from strong growth in arrivals from source markets in Asia in 2017 – mainly India, with 11% growth, China, with 8% growth, and ...

2017 was the China-Australia Year of Tourism, an initiative designed to recognise the close ties between the two countries, and featuring various marketing and airline partnership campaign activities throughout the year. Arrivals from China overtook ...

Inbound arrivals continued to soar at the end of the review period, with 2017 set to be the sixth consecutive year of double-digit growth. Growth will slow in comparison to a review period of 27% but will remain impressive at an estimated 16%. Strong...