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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Intense travel experiences, new destinations and a greater variety of offers: this is what awaits FTI holidaymakers in winter 2023/24. An expanded portfolio of accommodation, optimal flight connections and newly designed round trips around the globe characterise the repertoire. There is already a particular demand for faraway breaks, especially in Thailand, but also in the […]
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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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Change of leadership at Europe’s third-largest tour operator: From 1 July 2023, the FTI GROUP will be led by Karl Markgraf. He will become Managing Director, take over the position of CEO of the group and retain his position as CIO, thus steering the GROUP in a dual function. At the same time, the company […]
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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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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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The European Travel Commission (ETC) is launching its Climate Action Plan. To address the urgency of climate action, the plan commits to halve emissions generated by ETC’s operations by 2030, as well as to support engagement in climate action among its member National Tourism Organisations (NTOs), and lead the way for tourism stakeholders in Europe. […]
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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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International tourism is well on its way to returning to pre-pandemic levels, with twice as many people travelling during the first quarter of 2023 than in the same period of 2022. The second UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the year shows that the sector’s swift recovery has continued into 2023. It shows that: -Overall, international […]
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