Travel

The tourism industry in Switzerland was strongly affected by the COVID-19 crisis over the 2020-2022 period. In 2023, the behaviour of travellers is expected to return to normal to a large extent. 2023 started with a positive winter season. Despite…

The travel industry in Taiwan continued on its road to recovery in 2023, with the volume of inbound arrivals having recorded high triple-digit growth over the previous year. Following the lifting of all COVID-19-related entry restrictions in October…

As of 1 October 2022, Thailand fully lifted all pandemic-related border requirements. To enter the country, international travellers no longer needed to show proof of vaccination, or a negative COVID-19 test. This resulted in a strong recovery for…

The absence of overhaul flights from Prague to destinations in the USA and Asia impacts the recovery of inbound tourism in 2023. As such, it is yet to reach pre-pandemic levels. Furthermore, many tourists from the USA are put off travel to Eastern…

The metaverse is the next iteration of the internet, promising to be as disruptive to travel brands and destinations as online booking and the mobile web. Already brands are testing the waters, offering fun, immersive travel experiences and launching…

In 2023, the number of leisure outbound trips is projected to exceed the 2019 pre-Coronavirus (COVID-19) level. Fuelled by still high pent-up demand, there have been high numbers of bookings for May and summer holidays, with land, rail and air travel…

The Filipino travel industry continued to recover in 2023, with the volume of inbound arrivals having recorded triple-digit growth over the previous year. This followed the easing of all remaining international travel restrictions, including COVID-19…

In 2023, the United Arab Emirates has firmly established itself as a global travel hub, earning high rankings in international tourism competitiveness indexes. The remarkable growth of Emirati hotels has not only attracted millions of visitors, but…

Two groups are contributing the most to growth of inbound travel to the UK in 2023. Visitors from the US continue to rise strongly in numbers in 2023, following considerable traffic the previous year. While they were early to take advantage of the…

In 2021 and 2022, pandemic-related travel restrictions controlled the travel industry’s performance, and the removal of these restrictions led to robust sales growth. China’s decision in January 2023 to remove all remaining restrictions on…

In 2023, travel in Turkey is projected to register strong growth in terms of number of visitors and value sales. The waning of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to have a positive effect on tourism. Inbound tourism flows are registering…

Travel in Vietnam is being supported by the revival of tourism following the era of the pandemic when such activities and industries were curtailed. In 2023, Deputy Minister Hoang Dao Cuong signed Decision No. 405/QD-BVHTTDL, which issued the…

The impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the measures taken to contain its spread on travel and tourism have had an adverse effect on travel intermediaries. Positioned as a convenient one-stop location for busy modern consumers to book all aspects of…

Travel restrictions imposed to try and limit the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) had a negative impact on the travel industry in 2020. Global travel came to a halt as countries closed their borders, while demand for domestic trips was severely…

The recovery in travel modes sales is proving a gradual one, given the size of the losses seen in 2020, when the pandemic decimated the travel and tourism industry with its lockdowns, border closures and general restrictions on mobility. While there…

The latest Travel Quarterly Statement for Q1 2021 shows that the outlook for travel and tourism continues to be challenging, as travel bans and restrictions remain, despite progress with vaccines. Most destinations witnessed a downgrade in forecast…

The Travel Quarterly Statement for Q1 2022 reflects the fact that cautious optimism for recovery has been tempered by war in Ukraine, leading to a humanitarian crisis at the heart of Europe and a major slowdown in the global economy, acting as a drag…

The Travel Quarterly Statement for Q2 2021 reveals that the outlook for travel and tourism continues to be thwarted by new variants and ongoing travel restrictions despite vaccinations continuing apace. Key to reopening safely are digital health…

The Travel Quarterly Statement for Q2 2022 shows a mixed picture for global travel and tourism. On the one hand, there is immense consumer demand as more travel restrictions ease, so much so that supply cannot match it due to challenges such as…

Travel Quarterly Statement for Q2 2023 reveals that there has been an impressive rebound in tourism demand, but is now moderating as the cost of living crisis, with persistently high inflation, is taking its toll on consumers’ spending on…