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.

Rome Hotels Busy with Religious Tourists Attending the John Paul II Beatification

27 April 2011 Travelers planning to spend this weekend in Rome will have a hard time finding accommodation. Most Rome hotels are close to fully booked, as travelers wanting to attend the beatification ... read more

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