Europe’s tourism recovery is maintaining its momentum despite economic headwinds, reaching about 95% of 2019 levels of international tourist arrivals. Though inflation and increased travel costs are squeezing consumers’ wallets, travel spending is still prioritised over other discretionary expenses. The latest data available shows that one-quarter of reporting European destinations have surpassed pre-pandemic levels of […]
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The number of Europeans planning to take trips from June to November 2023 decreased by 4% compared to last year but still remains high at 69%. Austrians, Swiss, and Germans stand out as the most hesitant holidaymakers, with 45%, 56%, and 62% of respondents respectively having travel plans in the next months. In contrast, the […]
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During June 2023, the airport’s passenger traffic amounted to 2.92 million, i.e. 19.8% above June 2022, but also 11.7% higher than the pre-COVID June 2019. Domestic and international passengers surpassed the 2022 levels by 16.9% and 21.2% and the 2019 levels by 16.3% and 9.7%, respectively. Overall, during the first six months of 2023, the […]
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On the eve of its 33rd Annual Congress and General Assembly, ACI EUROPE is today publishing the latest edition of the Airport Industry Connectivity Report, the definitive barometer of air connectivity. The report is based on the connectivity indexes developed by SEO Amsterdam Economics – the most comprehensive and complete tool for measuring and ranking […]
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ACCOR REPORT EXAMINES THE STRATEGIES, TECHNOLOGIES AND TRENDS IMPACTING LEISURE TRAVEL ADVISORS IN THE RECOVERY AND BEYOND Highly-personalised service is becoming the key differentiator for travel advisors, according to a new report from Accor, the world leading hospitality group. The report, titled ‘Tailor-Made Touch or Digital Efficiency?’, looks at the strategies, technologies and trends impacting […]
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ForwardKeys, the leading travel analytics firm has revealed the hundred most appealing destinations this summer (1st July – 31st August), based on how extensively travel to them has been searched online. ForwardKeys Flight Searches data, which is the most comprehensive source available, covers many billions of searches a year, via an extensive selection of online […]
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London’s hotel industry reported its highest revenue per available room (RevPAR) since October 2022, according to preliminary May 2023 data from STR. May 2023 (year-over-year % change) Occupancy: 80.5% (+3.5%) Average daily rate (ADR): GBP204.52 (+18.9%) Revenue per available room (RevPAR): GBP164.54 (+23.1%) May was the first month this year with the market’s ADR above GBP200. […]
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-Demand remains bullish – despite airlines setting fares more than 6 times higher than consumer inflation rate The air traffic report for April 2023 released today by European airport trade body ACI EUROPE shows passenger traffic made further gains towards a full recovery, but with wide performance divergence across the continent. Passenger traffic in the […]
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As the world recovers from the pandemic, the travel industry is clearly rebounding. However, concerns over sustainability and the impact of long-haul flights on the environment are causing many to question whether long-haul travel is a viable and sustainable option. Long-haul travel is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, which are a leading cause […]
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European tourism demand entered 2023 on a strong footing despite ongoing challenges, with international tourist arrivals 18% below 2019 levels. This is according to the latest edition of the ‘European Tourism Trends & Prospects’ quarterly report from the European Travel Commission (ETC), which monitors Europe’s tourism recovery, macroeconomic developments and other major factors having an […]
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