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IAG is the world’s fifth largest airlines group, focused on Western Europe, where its leading brands British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus are based. The US market is also important on the back of its transatlantic routes. IAG is also expanding into...

Deutsche Lufthansa is Europe’s leading airline group. Its strategy is to expand its premium scheduled operations, complimenting them with a growing network of low-cost operations. Deutsche Lufthansa demonstrated a strong performance over the ...

In the Voice of the Industry series, Euromonitor connects with industry professionals to explore trends and innovations. This report focuses on the travel and tourism industry, drawing on a Voice of the Industry survey of 702 professionals working in...

easyJet is pursuing a focused business strategy as a low-cost carrier operating within Europe. This has enabled easyJet to establish itself as Europe`s leading low cost carrier in terms of volume. easyJet aims to be the number one or number two ...

The latest Travel Quarterly Statement for Q2 2019 shows global travel and tourism bucking the slowing macroeconomic trend around the world. However, the travel industry is not immune to global headwinds, with arrivals and average spend per trip ...

Despite political instability and overcrowding, Bangkok remains as one of the world’s leading tourist destinations. The city has largely benefited from Asia Pacific’s rising affluence and increased air connectivity. Given the government’s commitments...

Asia Pacific remains the world’s second largest lodging market in value terms, primarily driven by China as it is the largest source market for the region. The huge proportion of millennials and growing middle class consumerism especially for ...

Western Europe is a developed lodging market, which is witnessing continuous increase in inbound tourism after the 2009 Eurozone crisis and 2016 terror attacks. Short-term rentals has been the fastest growing and most popular category, especially ...

Tourism in Rome recorded steady and positive performance in 2018, driven by a rise in inbound flows from emerging markets despite the parlous state of the Eternal City. Growth is expected to remain steady over 2019-2023, benefiting from fast-rising ...

The concept of luxury travel is constantly shifting with changing consumer needs and desires. Luxury travel is being disrupted by technology like mass personalisation that has democratised many luxury attributes such as access and exclusivity. Luxury...

AccorHotels is one of the largest hotel players globally, with a leading portfolio in Europe and strong growth in Asia and the Middle East. The company has been on a buying spree in recent years. Its priorities are to increase its luxury portfolio, ...

In the Travel Quarterly Statement for Q1 2019, we review which destinations have been upgraded or witnessed downgrades in tourism demand over the previous quarter. Q1 2019 was characterised by the ongoing Brexit crisis that has engulfed the UK, as ...

With nearly endless options for entertainment and lodging, Los Angeles is a global tourist destination and a popular city for domestic travelers within the US. Infrastructure renovation projects have begun on the Metro, Convention Center, and LAX. ...

Southwest Airlines remains the leading low-cost carrier in the world by a significant margin. In its home market of the US, however, Southwest finds itself increasingly squeezed between large scheduled airlines and ultra-low-cost competitors. For ...

Prague is Central and Eastern Europe’s leading tourist destination and one of the most visited cities in the world. Prague’s popularity stems from a rich heritage full of historical monuments conserved in an increasingly modernised, safe and smart ...

LATAM Airlines is slowly reaping the benefits of its merger with TAM; and after a couple of negative and complicated years is showing signs of renewed growth both in revenue and in passenger numbers. Adjustments to fares and routes, however, are ...

The market for travel intermediaries in Western Europe is very price competitive due to popularity of metasearch players and presence of global online travel brands. The leading economies, Germany and the UK, continue to be most sought after markets ...

The path to Brexit has not been smooth. Now with only weeks left until the UK’s official withdrawal from the EU, huge uncertainty remains about the UK’s future relationship with Europe. The threat of a no-deal Brexit is real as the UK government ...

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is one of the largest hotel companies worldwide, based in the UK, but highly reliant on the North American market. In 2018 and early 2019 IHG filled gaps in its brand portfolio with the launch of avid hotels and ...

Las Vegas is the third most visited city in the US and the 26th most visited internationally. It has long been seen as a hub for gambling and nightlife, but has now expanded to include top-rated restaurants, outdoor adventures, sporting events, and ...