Pollution, overtourism, and local residents displaced by tourists. These are just some of the concerns that have plagued destinations such as Venice, Barcelona, and Hat Maya, the bay made famous by the film, The Beach, in Thailand. But it doesn't have to be this way.
We live in a digital world. But traces of the old way of doing things continue to be found. Why, for example, must we still take a paper visa to an airport check-in desk, or queue at the hotel front desk to present our passports? There must be a better way.
Personalization is a buzzword in nearly every industry - retail, healthcare, food, hospitality, and more. Consumers want prompt and customized attention to all of their needs, which has created a shift in the industry to smaller meetings and events. While many venues weren’t marketing directly to smaller groups or never tried to sell small meeting space, this market segment is becoming big business.
Air capacity is well over 100% of 2023 volumes across all regions, demonstrating increased opportunities for travel
2024 business travel trends unveiled by Globetrender and Cytric Easy by Amadeus
German music fans most willing to travel internationally to see a concert or festival - Travelers from Spain are most keen to explore the destination when taking a trip to a live music event
Imagine three groups of travelers organizing their next trip: a family of four with two young kids, an executive looking to expand their business, and four twenty-year-olds looking to go rock climbing. They all have one thing in common: they want to go to Greece. No travel agent, or search result, would offer them the same trip.
Amadeus research reveals how organizations are increasingly embedding environmental and social sustainability initiatives across the travel industry. ESG decision makers call for increased investment, more widespread technology adoption and C-suite buy-in.
Forward-looking market insights show the top global destinations for holiday travel, with Mexico and APAC leading the way
As events return and travel volumes normalize post-pandemic, now is the time for hoteliers to make the most of planning their sales strategies to capture as much business as possible. Here are 3 key steps to take today that will set you up for success in the year ahead.