Tag: leisure

EY: Entertainment at the focus of travellers | Around 45% of global consumers and over 50% of Americans travel for entertainment

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Leisure travel and experiential entertainment activities are at the forefront of consumers’ minds, according to new research published by EY. The Media & Entertainment (M&E) survey is EY’s first, and explores global consumer attitudes towards experiential entertainment activities such as cruises, theme parks, local events, sporting events, live performances, casinos and resorts. The survey was […]

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Global Hotel Alliance: Europe the benchmark for business and leisure travel in 2025

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Asia and Europe dominate plans for both business and leisure travel in 2025, with relaxation and rest surpassing exploring new destinations as the top travel motivation. Meanwhile, recommendations from friends and family remain the main ‘source’ of travel inspiration and loyalty platforms continue to be the top ‘tool’ for finding and booking hotels, as revealed […]

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Blended Business and Leisure Travel is the Top Opportunity for Tourism Growth Says 2024 WTM Global Travel Report

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In a new Tourism Economics’ Travel Industry Monitor 2024 survey for WTM Global Travel Report, experts cited the combination of leisure and business travel as a tourism growth opportunity, making it the top reported position. Business travel’s performance has been “something of a surprise relative to prior expectations,” the report notes. The post-pandemic persistence of online meetings and events was expected to cause […]

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Leisure travel increases demand and airlines benefit

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Milan airport has seen an increase in demand for leisure travel and has expanded the number of flights for them. New destinations introduced this year, including Dubrovnik, Skiathos, Biarritz, and Boa Vista in Cape Verde. New opportunities abound for airlines looking to expand their networks. Leisure destinations with the highest increase in passenger traffic year-on-year […]

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WTTC and Hotelbeds uncover Global Tourism Trends

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) partnered with Hotelbeds to bring sector leaders together in Palma, Mallorca, to delve into the ever-evolving dynamics of global Travel & Tourism. Titled “Global Trends in the Tourism Sector”, the event provided a platform for attendees to gain valuable insights into the current state of Travel & Tourism […]

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ETC: Europeans adjust travel plans due to cost worries

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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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ForwardKeys: The 100 most popular destinations this summer

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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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WTTC: International cities remain the backbone of global Travel & Tourism

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its Cities Economic Impact Report (EIR) at the 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh today. Sponsored by Visa, the report shows cities remain the powerhouses of global tourism and will drive the recovery of the sector and economies around the world. The Cities EIR analyses 82 international city […]

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