Travel Trends
Stay ahead of the curve with our Travel Trends section. We keep you informed about the latest developments, innovations, and emerging trends in the travel industry. From sustainable travel practices to evolving travel preferences, our insights help you adapt and make the most of your journeys.
Visa Report Shows Powerful Travel Spending Growth in 2010
26 April 2011
Travelers are putting the economic downturn behind them and spending more on their trips, according to a newly released Visa report. Or at least Visa cardholders do! According to Visa’s ... read more
Drop in Air Travel Demand Triggered by Fuel Surcharges
20 April 2011
The ever increasing flight ticket cost caused by growing fuel prices and political unrest have taken their toll on air travel demand, causing a drop in February, showed recent data ... read more
Fire at Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia Sparks Evacuation of Tourists
19 April 2011
Barcelona’s iconic cathedral, Sagrada Familia, designed by world renowned architect Antoni Gaudi has been the scene of an arson attack earlier today, causing local authorities to hurriedly evacuate all tourists ... read more
Saudi Arabia Needs Steep Increase in Hotel Room Number to Meet Future Demand
19 April 2011
The Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquities (SCTA) has recently revealed new data on the strong growth of the tourism industry in Saudi Arabia and predicted equally impressive results for ... read more
Hong Kong Company Gives Quake Refunds for Tourists Visiting Japan
19 April 2011
Japan’s tourism industry has been free falling since the March 11 disasters, started by a massive earthquake and continued by the nuclear devastation lurking around Fukushima. Giving tourists a sense ... read more
More Guns Surround Egypt’s Ancient Treasures
18 April 2011
Security has been tightened around all ancient attractions in Egypt in an attempt to show the restoration of order and to prevent any further valuable artifacts from being stolen and ... read more
Concur Technologies Buys Minor Stake in Indian Travel Company Cleartrip
18 April 2011
Concur Technologies, provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions, based in Redmond – Virginia has announced having bought a $40 million minority stake in the Indian portal Cleartrip.
This deal ... read more