Central & South America

Hotels.com reveals the best foodie destinations

Fri, 06/22/2018 - 11:48

Top of the Chops: Paris, Tokyo and Rome top the definitive list of foodie destinations - according to new Tasty Travels research from Hotels.com. Nearly two thirds (60%) of millennial travelers in the U.S. choose their holiday destination based on what they'll eat - not what they'll see or do.

UNWTO will pay special attention to scaling up innovation and digitalization in the sector

Mon, 05/28/2018 - 12:58

World Tourism Organization

UNWTO will focus on five pillars for the period 2018-2019: innovation and the digital transformation; investments and entrepreneurship; education and employment; safe, secure and seamless travel; and social, cultural and environmental sustainability.

PolyU study explores why lodging reviews matter in the sharing economy

Mon, 05/21/2018 - 13:18

Statistics & Trends

Reviews from other guests are perceived as particularly valuable because they represent “real experiences”.

Singapore-based SATS Ltd wins IATA's 2018 Ground Handling Innovator Competition award

Thu, 05/10/2018 - 12:21

Aviation

In addition to SATS Ltd, iboardings.com and Assaia were also shortlisted by the jury to present their projects at IGHC, where more than 700 delegates voted for their preferred innovation project.

Hotels.com reveals the best foodie destinations

Top of the Chops: Paris, Tokyo and Rome top the definitive list of foodie destinations - according to new Tasty Travels research from Hotels.com. Nearly two thirds (60%) of millennial travelers in the U.S. choose their holiday destination based on what they'll eat - not what they'll see or do.

Statistics & Trends Fri, 06/22/2018 - 11:48
UNWTO will pay special attention to scaling up innovation and digitalization in the sector

UNWTO will focus on five pillars for the period 2018-2019: innovation and the digital transformation; investments and entrepreneurship; education and employment; safe, secure and seamless travel; and social, cultural and environmental sustainability.

World Tourism Organization Mon, 05/28/2018 - 12:58
PolyU study explores why lodging reviews matter in the sharing economy

Reviews from other guests are perceived as particularly valuable because they represent “real experiences”.

Statistics & Trends Mon, 05/21/2018 - 13:18
Singapore-based SATS Ltd wins IATA's 2018 Ground Handling Innovator Competition award

In addition to SATS Ltd, iboardings.com and Assaia were also shortlisted by the jury to present their projects at IGHC, where more than 700 delegates voted for their preferred innovation project.

Aviation Thu, 05/10/2018 - 12:21
The best time to book hotels for holidays between June and August by TripAdvisor

For a hotel in Asia, travellers booking within five weeks of their trip can save as much as 22%, compared to early year peak rates.

Statistics & Trends Thu, 05/03/2018 - 10:49
Wego published inaugural “MENA Traveller Destination Leaderboards”

Egypt and Saudi Arabia remain constant at #1 and #2 destinations overall. India at #3 and Turkey #4 are both up one position on the ladder vs Q1 2017. UK is #1 European destination with Russia dubbed as the biggest climber.

Statistics & Trends Tue, 04/24/2018 - 13:39
TripAdvisor recognizes world's best airlines with 2018 Travelers' Choice Awards

Global flyer reviews reveal Singapore Airlines as best in the world; Southwest is top U.S. airline.

Aviation Mon, 04/09/2018 - 11:29
2017 was a bumper year for the global Travel & Tourism sector, says WTTC

2017 was a bumper year for the global Travel & Tourism sector, which grew at 4.6%, much faster than the economy as a whole (3% growth during 2017). Its role as a driver of prosperity is clear, as the sector created 7 million new jobs in 2017, 1 in 5 of all new jobs across the world.

Reports & Surveys Thu, 03/22/2018 - 11:04
Argentina intensifies partnership at IT&CM China 2018

Argentina will conduct a Destination Presentation on 21 March during the events’ dedicated 2-day Associations programme, showcasing meeting destinations and the subventions available for organisers.

Fairs & Exhibitions Tue, 03/13/2018 - 09:08
Pacific World release the 2018 Special Destinations Report

Top Destinations in demand include Spain, UK, France, China, Indonesia and Hong Kong

Statistics & Trends Mon, 03/12/2018 - 11:41