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As the end of 2021 approaches, almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence and rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant has increased uncertainty and weakened the momentum of the global recovery. This series of quarterly reports…

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company. It has a particularly strong presence in North America and within luxury and upscale hotels. While North America represents the majority of the company’s portfolio, Marriott is actively…

Travel and tourism creates as much as 8% of the world’s carbon emissions, with calls for “a little less conversation, a little more action” when it comes to the sector’s engagement with the climate, despite progress made since the pandemic. There…

The hospitality sector is being transformed as a result of the global pandemic, with consumers demanding heightened cleanliness and safety measures, purpose-driven services and products, bespoke experiences and overall more responsible business…

Emirates is the leading travel company in the Middle East, with airline and airport operations, and other travel services. Emirates Airlines, the national flag carrier of UAE, is the 11th largest airline globally. Following the adverse impact of…

Travel transportation is under intense scrutiny for its role in the climate emergency, with good reason. The pandemic has, however, proven that transportation is critical in tackling the global health crisis through vaccine distribution, as well as…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has shaken up the consumer goods, services and payment industries in Sub-Saharan Africa, putting pressure on supply chains and depressing sales, as lockdowns and job losses squeeze discretionary spending. As a result of the…

Travel restrictions imposed to try and limit the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) had a negative impact on the travel industry in 2020. Global travel came to a halt as countries closed their borders, while demand for domestic trips was severely…

The impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the measures taken to contain its spread on travel and tourism have had an adverse effect on travel intermediaries. Positioned as a convenient one-stop location for busy modern consumers to book all aspects of…

Travel restrictions imposed in order to limit the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) had a dramatic impact on lodging in 2020. Global travel came to a halt as countries around the world closed their borders, with demand for domestic trips also hit by…

Digital transformation in travel has been propelled by the pandemic, with travel businesses investing in safe and seamless tech in the short term for the restart. While technologies like AI are beginning to be deployed to tackle the current…

No major player in the travel industry has escaped the impact of the travel restrictions resultant from the on-going global pandemic. However the impact has varied; players exposed to business and luxury travel have been impacted the most, whilst…

Physical space has been undergoing drastic changes as a result of the huge shift towards e-commerce, adoption of new technology as well as the impact of the global pandemic. Re-thinking space and building layouts, providing touchless payment or…

The Travel Quarterly Statement for Q2 2021 reveals that the outlook for travel and tourism continues to be thwarted by new variants and ongoing travel restrictions despite vaccinations continuing apace. Key to reopening safely are digital health…

As consumers prepare fewer meals overall, while demanding more assistance for the ones they do, spending and brand equity will accrue to those companies providing fresh prepared meals on demand, from delivery aggregators to retailers, restaurant…

One year on, travel and tourism are still struggling to recover, however, the Voice of the Industry Travel Survey shows signs of growing optimism amongst travel professionals, with digital health passports a key way to reopen safely. Big data,…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…

The global outlook has improved as of Q1 2021, thanks to vaccination progress in many developed countries. Nevertheless, the recovery prospects remain distant for most economies in the face of the spread of new, more infectious variants of the virus.…

Airbnb is the largest short-term rentals and second largest lodging company in the world. The company has seen rapid expansion in multiple markets, driven by travellers’ desire for authentic local experiences. COVID-19’s impact on travel brought…

Euromonitor International has built a Sustainable Travel Index to help destinations and travel businesses make the transition to a more resilient form of tourism, that takes account of positive and negative impacts, balancing environmental, social…