Travel

The travel industry is experiencing its biggest crisis, with tourism demand plummeting following the global shutdown to help contain the coronavirus (COVID-19). The impact of COVID-19 is staggered, with Asia Pacific ahead of the curve, where South ...

Tokyo, the capital city of Japan, and centre of business and politics, is also one of the largest gateways for international visitors. The city has been benefiting from the rapid growth in number of inbound tourists, and also continues to attract ...

Asia Pacific is the leading market for travel intermediaries, thanks to its fast-growing economies and a burgeoning middle class. While traditional travel intermediaries which have strength through a presence in bricks-and-mortar outlets and offer ...

Berlin is one of Germany’s most important tourism destinations, attracting a growing number of visitors for both business and leisure. In this 30th anniversary year of German unification, Berlin remains affordable and innovative. The opening of the ...

Tourism in Vienna is on a steady upward trend, fuelled by leisure and business tourists, with record numbers of international arrivals and overnight stays in 2019. Although threats and weaknesses linger, Vienna remains a cultural and conference ...

Western Europe is a mature region for travel intermediary sales, although much untapped potential remains and all markets showed growth in 2019. The competitive landscape is split between a limited number of players, both regional and local. Sales ...

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 ...

Hengan International Group in a key leading player in global tissue and hygiene with a focus on China. With a wide coverage of product categories and brand portfolio, the company manages to retain its advantage over the competition via product ...

With travel in Asia Pacific expected to boom over the coming years, it has become crucial for industry players to understand what sets their market apart from competing destinations. Despite frequent comparisons, Hong Kong and Singapore each offer ...

Seoul is the capital city of South Korea, as well as the heart of Korean culture, and is a major destination for inbound visitors to South Korea. Thanks to the continuing K-Wave trend and improved accessibility to Seoul, the number of visitors ...

Qantas Airways is Australia’s leading airline that offers both scheduled and low cost flights. The company is agile and offers not only passenger transportation, but also an extensive loyalty programme ecosystem and freight. The company’s strategy is...

In the second half of 2019, the global growth outlook has deteriorated, with worsening trade tariff risks, greater geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East, worsening business and consumer confidence, and slower output growth. We have downgraded...

Hyatt is gaining value share in luxury hotels, in line with the luxury hotel market recording steady growth globally. Consumer preferences for luxury travel are shifting to more wellness experiences, where Hyatt has actively diversified its portfolio...

Chennai – a major port city in southern India – is well known for its culture and heritage. Its proximity to one of India’s leading religious destinations, Tirumala Tirupati, and the former French colony Puducherry adds to its appeal. Though it faces...

Cancun is the most visited city in Mexico and the 40th most visited internationally. The city has long been seen as a beach destination, and is well known for its vivid nightlife. Cancún’s offer has now expanded to include top rated water activities,...

Despite the fall in the ranking in recent years, Milan’s inbound tourism has been growing at a steady pace, what can be considered an achievement for a mature tourist destination. On one side, the rich cultural and art heritage make it the perfect ...

This report reviews some of the major trends shaping the global travel transportation sector, with a major focus on the airlines segment. A spike in fuel prices and other macroeconomic conditions as well as air traffic control strikes and labour ...

A city known for its 300 years of history and city-wide pink coloured architecture, Jaipur has been drawing tourist footfalls for years. It is famous for forts, tales of bravery and palaces converted into heritage hotels. Its proximity to Delhi and ...

The global experiential luxury sector is growing rapidly, as consumers continue to gravitate towards experiences over things. The travel boom shows no sign of slowing, but with concerns about climate change on the rise, luxury travellers are ...

Although Singapore Airlines Group is a well-respected brand name in the airline industry, it finds itself increasingly squeezed by Gulf carriers and low-cost competitors. Embracing a “digital-first” mindset, rebuilding its technology infrastructure ...