British are optimistic about Japan | Demand is on the rise

Demand for Japan from the British market appears to be increasing, as evidenced by arrivals, which recorded a jump to 320,000 for the nine months of this year, compared to the same period last year. Airi Motokura, executive director at the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) London office, said: “Japan is showing an upward trend. […]

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

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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Italy’s digital travel footprint decline: Economic pressures and evolving travel trends impact tourism data

The Data Appeal Company – Almawave Group has released its latest macro report on Italy’s tourism landscape, revealing a notable decline in the digital footprints tracked across the country. The report, which examines 32 million of online reviews and feedback collected from September 2023 to August 2024, reflects a significant drop from the 40 million […]

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The first fully digital journey is done ! | Soon the new normality | The IATA PoC

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has moved one step closer to providing a fully digital travel experience by successfully completing a proof-of-concept (PoC) involving two passengers using different digital wallets and travel credentials on a round trip between Hong Kong and Tokyo. This innovative project highlights the potential for seamless, paperless travel, where biometric […]

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This year’s World Travel Market (WTM) starts tomorrow at Excel London

World Travel Market London, the most influential travel and tourism event in the world, will contribute approximately £200 million to the London economy in just a week’s time. Held at Excel London (5th– 7th November) over 40,000 travel professionals are set to attend the 44th edition. On track to host the most exhibitors the show has ever seen, […]

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New orders for Airbus from Iberia and Riyadh Air

Iberia and Riyadh Air have placed orders for the new Airbus A321XLR and A321neo respectively. Spanish carrier Iberia took delivery of the world’s 1st Airbus A321XLR destined for passenger service. Meanwhile, Riyadh Air, a newly established international airline based in Saudi Arabia, has officially ordered 60 aircraft of the A321neo family. More specifically, the aircraft, […]

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Major acquisition: Intrax now owns the British Gap 360

British travel platform Gap 360 has been acquired by Intrax, a global provider of cultural exchange programmes. Founded in 2011 and based in Tunbridge Wells, Gap 360 has grown into a trusted resource for students and young adults seeking adventure, work and volunteering opportunities abroad. And it has a portfolio of travel options in more […]

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EasyJet holidays: Greece among the top destinations in 2025 | Excellent prospects for next year

The head of easyJet holidays, Garry Wilson, has seen no sign of a downturn in customers’ desire to travel and holiday. So he appears particularly optimistic about 2025, following an excellent 2024. While, among the “leading” destinations remains, as in 2024, Greece, according to him. “We say goodbye to 2024 very happy and head into […]

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Ryanair: 48-hour flash sale offer with up to 20% discount on travel

Ryanair, today (30 Oct) launched a scream worthy flash sale with 20% off flights throughout November until December 18th, offering its customers a chance to bag even lower fares across Ryanair’s network of 240+ destinations for 48 hours only. As the leaves turn and the nights grow longer, it’s time to embrace the magic of […]

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Amadeus: Spanish travel experience depends on Generative AI

Amadeus’ survey of more than 2000 Spanish adults , their concerns and ideal use cases for using Genetic AI to improve their travel experience shows that 58% are confident that destination selection can be reliably done through AI. In just two years since the launch of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI) has become a fundamental […]

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