Identifying the traveller of the future through consumer segmentation

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The mantra “travel is back” is no longer resonating with consumers, who are demanding personalised experiences that suit their values and lifestyles. To connect authentically with these travellers, travel players must look beyond advertising to marketing, positioning and loyalty. Euromonitor International has developed eight traveller segments to capture evolving motivations using new data from Euromonitor’s […]

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Ryanair reports strong half year profits of €2.18BN due to record summer traffic

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Ryanair Holdings reported a strong half-year profit of €2.18bn, compared to a prior year H1 PAT of €1.37bn, thanks to a strong Easter in Q1, record summer traffic and higher fares which offset significantly higher fuel costs in the half year. H1 highlights: • Traffic grew 11% to 105.4m (95% load factor). • Rev. per […]

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ETC: Financial pressures shape Europeans’ travel plans in late 2023 & early 2024

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According to the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) latest report, ‘Monitoring Sentiment for Domestic and Intra-European Travel,’ 68% of surveyed Europeans plan to travel between October 2023 and March 2024. This represents a slight drop of 2% compared to the same period last year. Respondents from Spain and Italy are the most eager to travel, with […]

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Sani/Ikos Group leads the way in Sustainable Tourism across the Mediterranean

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–ESG Report 2022: All Group Resorts are carbon neutral & rely on 100% electricity from green sources – 100% increase in monetary spending for social initiatives and charities – over 30% increase in the participation of women in senior management positions Sani/Ikos Group published its annual ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Report for 2022 to inform […]

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WTM Ministers’ Summit 2023 to highlight importance of education in tourism

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WTM London 2023 – the world’s most influential travel & tourism event – is shining a spotlight on the importance of education in the sector at this year’s Ministers’ Summit. The topic for ministers to debate at the high-profile annual summit will be “Transforming Tourism Through Youth and Education”. It will take place on 6th […]

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Accor reveals key trends for the global meetings and events sector

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A new report from Accor, the world leading global hospitality group, has revealed a need to focus on balance and belonging as the global meetings and events sector continues to recover and drive strategic growth for 2024 and beyond. The report, titled “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” addresses the transformation that the […]

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Hotel rate rises: how much is too much?

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This summer travellers booked hotels at never-before-seen prices. How can travel sellers and B2B distributors respond? What role does tech play? Data from travel intelligence provider shows 2023 August prices for hotels were up by 64.03% in North America when compared to 2019. Since the pandemic, hotel room rates have been increasing drastically and this […]

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ETC: Europe’s culture and history drow in long-haul travellers despite rising costs

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Long-haul travellers are showing enthusiasm to explore European destinations this Autumn, with travel intention from key markers remaining steady or seeing an increase compared to last year. Interest in travelling to Europe has particularly surged in China. Despite concerns about high travel costs and inflated airfares, 74% of Chinese survey respondents intend to visit a […]

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Appointment of new Chief Operating Officer of Zeus International Hotels & Resorts Group, Mrs Christiana Mavroeidi

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Mrs. Mavroeidis, the new strong addition of the group’s leadership team, reporting directly to the managing director, Mr. Haris Siganos, has already been on duty as the new COO of Zeus International Hotels & Resorts Group, since October 1, 2023. Mrs. Mavroeidis’ educational background stands out for her master’s degree from the University Marc Bloch, […]

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Jet2holidays launches package holidays to two new resorts in Türkiye for Summer 24

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After naming Türkiye as its fastest-growing holiday destination over the last five years, Jet2holidays is further expanding its offering to the popular hotspot by launching package holidays for Summer 24 to two brand-new resorts in Dalaman – Kaş and Kalkan.   The UK’s largest tour operator is giving customers and independent travel agents the opportunity to book package holidays to Kaş and Kalkan in Dalaman for the first-time next summer, after […]

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