Read in-depth analysis on the key trends shaping demand across in...
Read in-depth analysis on the key trends shaping demand across industries, consumers and national markets, with insight and market statistics that offer global strategic coverage.
The metaverse is the next iteration of the internet, promising to be as disruptive to travel brands and destinations as online booking and the mobile web. Already brands are testing the waters, offering fun, immersive travel experiences and launching…
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 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 recovery in travel modes sales is proving a gradual one, given the size of the losses seen in 2020, when the pandemic decimated the travel and tourism industry with its lockdowns, border closures and general restrictions on mobility. While there…
The Travel Quarterly Statement for Q1 2022 reflects the fact that cautious optimism for recovery has been tempered by war in Ukraine, leading to a humanitarian crisis at the heart of Europe and a major slowdown in the global economy, acting as a drag…
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…
The Travel Quarterly Statement for Q2 2022 shows a mixed picture for global travel and tourism. On the one hand, there is immense consumer demand as more travel restrictions ease, so much so that supply cannot match it due to challenges such as…
Travel Quarterly Statement for Q2 2023 reveals that there has been an impressive rebound in tourism demand, but is now moderating as the cost of living crisis, with persistently high inflation, is taking its toll on consumers’ spending on…
The Travel Quarterly Statement for Q4 2021 reveals that the outlook for travel and tourism has been thrown off course by the new Omicron variant, representing the biggest threat to recovery, heightening uncertainty and causing a global economic…
The latest Travel Quarterly Statement reveals that travel and tourism continue to power on through their recovery. However, dark clouds are gathering as recession looms in advanced markets and growth slows in China. Yet the reopening of China’s…
The outlook for global travel and tourism in Q4 2023 was upbeat, as the speed of recovery to peak levels accelerated, pointing to a full return for international tourism spending in 2024. Nevertheless, despite this reversal of fortune for many…
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) lending has rapidly become one of the more popular lending formats in recent years. Instalment billing is growing, with a variety of formats, players and industries. Payments players have been quick to jump on the bandwagon,…
Tyson Foods’ 2022 revenue was USD53.6 billion, mostly from its poultry, beef and hog trade. The company plays in fresh, chilled and frozen meat production, mainly in the US but expanding in diversified emerging markets. Its B2B includes Walmart,…
Uber’s mobility segment took a hard hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, as travel restrictions restricted mobility. Nevertheless, Uber’s diversification has provided a stronger foundation for its overall business. Uber has been evolving by finding ways…
C-beauty brands outperformed the market in China in the last five years, particularly in skin care and colour cosmetics. Benefiting from strong digital capabilities and marketing strategies, C-beauty is winning younger consumers. However, the…
The briefing explores consumer preferences when shopping for packaged foods across 14 key Indian cities. While tier 1 cities continue to remain strategically important and priority markets for leading companies, food companies must explore growing…
Under Armour underperformed most of its closest global competitors over 2019-2022, falling three positions in the sportswear top 10 ranking. Its sales are heavily concentrated in North America, and in three categories: performance, apparel and men’s…
To stay ahead of changing consumer priorities and values, companies must embrace megatrend analysis. To do so effectively, they must see the full picture and understand the social, economic, technological and environmental factors which underpin…
Consumer Types can be a powerful tool to help companies better understand and appeal to their target markets. By going beyond typical demographic-based segmentation, such as age or gender, and grouping consumers based on shared traits and…
Consumer Types can be a powerful tool to help companies better understand and appeal to their target markets. Consumers are grouped based on shared traits and preferences, companies can better develop products and marketing campaigns that resonate…