Chinese FIT surging despite trade tensions
ForwardKeys’ analysis of Chinese outbound travel in the first four months of this year revealed a 12.7% growth in FIT.
“The growth was extraordinary, given...
Slowing demand, rising costs squeeze airline profits: IATA
IATA has downgraded its 2019 outlook for the global air transport industry to a US$28 billion profit, from US$35.5 billion forecast in December 2018,...
Russian arrivals into APAC soar on direct flights: ForwardKeys
It’s boom time for Russian arrivals in Asia-Pacific countries, which ForwardKeys attributes to a doubling in seat capacity on direct flights from Russia to...
Study finds HZMB brings in higher-spending tourists to Macau
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) has been bringing high-spending visitors to Macau, according to a recent study by Hong Kong-based marketing research firm CSG...
Football fans will go great lengths to watch teams in action:...
A recent Expedia Group study revealed strong enthusiasm for football among travellers, with some even willing to lie to their travel partner or miss family occasions to catch a game overseas.
Asia’s cruise passengers younger than global average
As Asia sailed to a record 4.2 million ocean-going cruise passengers in 2018, the region's cruise passengers are found across the age spectrum, revealed...
Chinese develop greater appreciation for culture travel
Chinese travellers show the highest willingness to spend on cultural travel compared to other holiday themes, according to the recently released ITB China Travel...
Asia cruise market sails to record 2018 numbers but faces slowdown...
While cruise passengers in Asia hit a new high in 2018, China – which makes up the lion's share – is showing signs of...
New research predicts the end of standard room types
New research released by Amadeus and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) surmises standard room types with fixed inclusions are coming to an end, among the key findings...
China May Day holiday extension fuels demand for non-Asia destinations
Destinations farther afield are enjoying greater popularity among Chinese travellers for the May Day holiday this year, revealed Hotelbeds.
According to booking data from the...
