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Consumers ‘shifting away from travel booking peaks’, research …
1 day ago · Consumers are moving away from traditional busy travel booking periods in favour of year-round discounts, a new report suggests. Findings reveal that customers are engaging earlier and more frequently with travel brands before making a final purchase. Almost half (45%) of people in the UK will visit a website two to three times before buying ...
UK now second-biggest tourism market for Sri Lanka
23 hours ago · The UK has become Sri Lanka’s second-biggest tourism market, second only to neighbouring India, according to chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau. In 2023, Russia was the second-largest source country for tourists in Sri Lanka, with almost 200,000 visitors compared to the UK’s 130,000 arrivals (between January and December ...
Travel Industry News and Travel Jobs from Travel Weekly
2 days ago · November 11, 2024, 08:05. The UK's number one travel trade publisher, with essential news, comment, analysis and travel inspiration, plus the latest travel jobs and travel agent competitions and incentives. Need-to-know information for those working in the travel agent, tour operator, cruise and airline sectors, and suppliers to the travel ...
Audley Travel trade partners report rise in ‘hybrid holidays’
1 day ago · Agents working with Audley Travel have reported rising demand for ‘hybrid’ holidays, combining different elements such as a cruise with a land tour; ‘rail-and-trail’; or safari and beach breaks. The tailor-made tour operator said 77% of its partner agents are seeing a rise in bookings for such trips with two distinct elements.
More than third of holidaymakers look to agents for inspiration, …
2 days ago · By Robin Murray. | November 12, 2024, 00:01. An Abta study has found that more than a third of holidaymakers take their inspiration from travel agents and tour operators when booking their next trip. As part of its Holiday Habits 2024-2025 report, the association researched which sources people use for information and inspiration when planning ...
Future of Travel Conference - Travel Weekly
Reflecting restrictions on face-to-face gatherings, this year’s renamed Travel Weekly Future of Travel Week will take place from September 14-18 and will feature a range of virtual debates, webinars and interviews with some of the travel industry’s leading figures from the UK and around the world. The event will also feature exclusive ...
Latest research suggests significant rise in package holidays
Apr 2, 2024 · Share by email. The latest research suggests a significant rise in the proportion of UK consumers booking overseas package holidays since the pandemic. Market research firm BVA BDRC reports 64% of UK adults plan an overseas trip this year of whom 60% plan an all-inclusive or other type of package holiday – up from 58% a year ago and 45% in 2019.
Greener travel ‘now mainstream’ in holiday consideration, survey ...
Nov 8, 2023 · Additionally, 43% said they were taking small steps towards greener travel. Among those who take one holiday a year, 27% said sustainability was their top priority. In contrast, among those who go on multiple overseas holidays each year, 16% prioritised sustainability, while the bulk (57%) said they consider it but would not give up the holiday ...
Touring trends: how people are travelling in 2022 - Travel Weekly
Feb 10, 2022 · A new wave of intrepid wanderer is beginning to dominate the market – the over-50 female traveller. To meet demand, Titan has added solo departures for some of its most popular escorted tours, including California and the Golden West, and Southern Sights and Sounds. While young adults on gap years have been the traditional solo traveller, a ...