Tourism Trends News

The weather is getting warmer and school is winding down, and that means one thing: It’s time for a summer vacation. But, amidst continued economic uncertainty, are Americans planning to travel this summer? According to a recent survey released by TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation, the majority (78%) of Americans say yes, a summer vacation is on the agenda. → Read More

Glion Institute of Higher Education, one of the world’s top three institutions of higher education for an international career in hospitality management, has confirmed the opening of its first branch campus in London. The new campus expands the reach of Glion’s Swiss hospitality education programmes to students and industry leaders in the UK Glion is a member of Laureate International Universities, a global network of more than 60 accredited campus-based and online institutions of higher education serving more than 740,000 students in 29 countries. → Read More

A new white paper produced by SOCAP International, the Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals, describes how Big Data is transforming the Hospitality, Travel and Tourism (HTT) sector and, in the process, creating unprecedented challenges and opportunities for customer care professionals. → Read More

Receipts from international tourism in destinations around the world grew by 4% in 2012 reaching US$1075 billion. This growth is equal to the 4% increase in international tourist arrivals which reached 1035 million in 2012. An additional US$219 billion was recorded in receipts from international passenger transport, bringing total exports generated by international tourism in 2012 to US$1.3 trillion. → Read More

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company, announced today that first quarter 2013 revenue rose to a record high $88 million, representing a $21 million or 32 percent increase over prior year, or 38 percent increase after adjusting 2012 for $3 million of insurance proceeds related to Hurricane Irene. → Read More

Does social media and internet based information sources such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Blogs and many more influence our decision on where we travel to and how we share our experiences with others? → Read More

As the Game of Thrones third season gather pace, LateRooms.com today reveals that hotels in the show’s filming locations have seen a huge spike in bookings since the launch of the show’s third season last Monday, some up to 100%. → Read More

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Forecast Revisit for the Global Travel and Tourism Industry” report to their offering. → Read More

More than 26 million Brits1(41%) are packing in two to four social arrangements per weeknight and two-thirds (59%) admit to leaving social events early for fear of missing out on something better according to new research* by lastminute.com, the UK’s largest online hotel, travel and leisure specialist. The research has uncovered a new type of ‘iSocial Butterfly’ behaviour amongst Brits as the use of social media and smart phone technology begins to influence the way we socialise and relate to others. → Read More

The recession is not ruining the UK’s appetite for a good holiday. More people than last year are saying they will take a main holiday overseas (73% in 2013 vs 66% in 2012) and there’s a growing intention to book a holiday of 7 nights or more (95% in 2013 vs 89% in 2012). → Read More

We all travel for our own reasons; whether it’s to get a break from daily life, to try local cuisine, or to check out a popular attraction. But have you ever travelled just to visit a specific hotel? Well, if you’re looking for a break from the tried-and-true chains, or another excuse to take a vacation, the travel experts at Hotels.com® have you covered. For a unique sleeping experience Hotels.com looked to its Hotel Price Index™ (HPI™) as inspiration for this list of eight hotels where an overnight stay can be as memorable as the trip itself. → Read More