According to flight tickets issued as of 13th February, total international travel from China in Q1 2024 is predicted to experience a 31% decline compared to 2019 levels, although showing a 7-percentage point increase from Q3 2023.
The states of Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul, and Santa Catarina stand out as the top regional performers, surpassing pre-pandemic levels of demand for travel in December.
According to a new report by ForwardKeys, in partnership with PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association), the recovery of travel to the Asia Pacific region was initially slow due to strict travel restrictions and pandemic-related concerns. However, the tide is finally turning, and international arrivals are making a robust comeback in the last quarter of 2023, getting closer to 2019 levels.
Travel analytics firm ForwardKeys has released a report stating that the recent Israel-Hamas conflict has negatively impacted not only flights to and from the Middle East but also caused a global slowdown in the aviation industry.
Analysis shows African destinations entering a growth phase in the last quarter of 2023, with Cameroon (+27% international arrivals compared with 2019), Rwanda (+15%), Tanzania (+15%) and Namibia (+10%) leading the way and boasting double-digit growth.
The year 2023 marks a significant milestone as many destinations and travel businesses are still focused on recovering from the impact of COVID-19. While the speed of recovery varies by region, it is expected to be complete by the end of 2024, even for countries that recently lifted travel restrictions. This means that destinations can now turn their attention to pre-pandemic issues such as determining the type of tourism, destinations, and purposes that they want to promote. However, the context in which these questions are asked has changed. It is now shaped by geopolitical events, technological advancements, and concerns about sustainability.
ForwardKeys’ latest air ticketing data shows that in the first three quarters of this year, Asia Pacific destinations show a travel recovery over 50% of their pre-pandemic international arrival volumes (45% down on 2019) while on-the-book tickets for arrivals during the fourth quarter are showing a marked improvement, currently tracking just 25% below the same moment in 2019.
According to the latest CityDNA Barometer Report, which is based on the most recent air ticketing data by ForwardKeys, the European travel and tourism sector is showing promising signs for the last quarter of 2023.
As per the reports from Out Now Consulting, the LGBTQ+ tourism sector could potentially contribute up to 218 billion dollars in revenue annually, accounting for 10% of global travellers as reported by the World Tourism Organization. This significant data could now be efficiently managed and utilized to gain a better understanding of its reception, management, and true worth, all thanks to this historic partnership.
As of September 6, bookings for upcoming Golden Week travel are 58% lower than the same period in 2019. However, encouragingly, the current outlook for travel on this year’s peak travel time, which is September 29th, has already reached 84% of the pre-pandemic level. Hong Kong, the UAE, and Macao have already surpassed the travel levels seen in 2019.