Ukraine invasion causes Russian outbound tourism to collapse
New data from ForwardKeys on May 6 reveals that Russian outbound tourism, already severely handicapped by pandemic travel restrictions, has fallen even further, because...
Earthquake takes a toll on Japan inbound
JAPAN registered a sharp decline in international arrivals in 2011, which can be attributed to the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, as well as...
Mother-daughter, father-son travel a trend to watch for Australian families
Results from a recent Virtuoso survey of 772 travel advisors show a strong trend towards mother-daughter and father-son getaways, reflecting greater demand for experiences...
Collaboration and experimentation key to drive NDC adoption, finds new Amadeus...
A new report from Amadeus has revealed that the adoption of New Distribution Capability (NDC) has accelerated over the past 18 months, as today's...
Vaccinations key to reviving international travel
Destinations which are opening to vaccinated travellers have seen a significant lift in bookings, showing that vaccinations may hold the key to reviving international...
More cruise travellers are booking direct: GlobalData
Cruise bookings have shifted away from intermediaries and OTAs, with many travellers opting to book directly with the cruise line, according to GlobalData’s findings...
APAC travellers embrace work-from-anywhere as they rediscover new work-life rhythms
The pandemic has redefined travel, with travel trends showing how the past two years have not only changed how people travel, but why. Hilton’s...
Tripadvisor Travel Index identifies persistent Singaporean travellers
Tripadvisor’s latest Seasonal Travel Index has found that rising costs are not putting a stop to Singaporeans travelling this summer, as 84% plan to...
Agents still wanted as Chinese get more involved in travel planning
Amid burgeoning information and greater opportunities to travel, Chinese travellers are wanting more personalised holidays while still valuing support from travel service providers, according...
Tourism recovery gains momentum as restrictions ease and confidence returns
According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourism saw a 182% year-on-year increase in January-March 2022, with destinations worldwide welcoming an estimated...
