https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/tourism trends/ Tourism Trends News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:18:58+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-reveals-latest-consumer-expectations-with-the-release-of-its-2023-tr/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-reveals-latest-consumer-expectations-with-the-release-of-its-2023-tr/ If 2022 was the year of the changed traveler, 2023 is the year of the evolved traveler. This week Hilton released its 2023 trends report, The 2023 Traveler: Emerging Trends that are Innovating the Travel Experience, A Report from Hilton, which reveals the latest consumer expectations following a year when travelers showed up in record numbers. Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:53:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-app-downloads-in-us-increase-by-18-yoy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-app-downloads-in-us-increase-by-18-yoy/ Now that the world is open following the pandemic, the world is making up for the lost time. The travel industry, in particular, has been reaping the benefits of the post-pandemic. Fri, 05 Aug 2022 08:00:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/1.94-million-arrivals-to-ha-noi-in-july-2022/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/1.94-million-arrivals-to-ha-noi-in-july-2022/ A report from the Ha Noi Department of Tourism shows the number of visitor arrivals in July 2022 to have steadily increased compared to the same period last year. The total number of visitors was estimated at 1.8 million domestic visitor arrivals and 141,000 international visitor arrivals. Tue, 02 Aug 2022 14:29:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/over-650k-tourists-visit-aurora-in-first-half-of-2022/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/over-650k-tourists-visit-aurora-in-first-half-of-2022/ The number of tourist arrivals in the province of Aurora reached over 650,000 in the first half of this year. Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:30:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-leaving-half-a-billion-pounds-on-the-table-new-data-reveals/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-leaving-half-a-billion-pounds-on-the-table-new-data-reveals/ Airlines are overlooking half a billion pounds in untapped ancillary revenue from travellers desperate for assurance they’ll actually board their flight, according to new research by tech company Zamna. Sun, 17 Jul 2022 02:00:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-arrivals-to-south-america-expected-to-recover-to-35.5-million/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-arrivals-to-south-america-expected-to-recover-to-35.5-million/ Research by GlobalData has revealed that international travel to South America plummeted from 35 million visitors in 2019 to a mere 3.3 million in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic - meaning that the region missed out on around $49.2 billion in tourism spend over the two years. Sat, 09 Jul 2022 07:20:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/how-the-uks-favourite-holiday-destinations-have-changed-since-2019/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/how-the-uks-favourite-holiday-destinations-have-changed-since-2019/ The UK’s favourite holiday destinations have changed a lot since 2019, the last time most of us flew off on holiday. Two years of travel restrictions, lockdowns, and traffic-light lists have seen people change the holiday habits of a lifetime. Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:52:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thailand-has-opportunity-to-become-major-destination-for-russian-travelers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thailand-has-opportunity-to-become-major-destination-for-russian-travelers/ The number of Russian tourists visiting Thailand is projected to significantly jump from 10,000 visits in 2021 to 435,000 in 2022, according to GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that tourism ministers in Thailand must now ensure they can capitalise on this demand by increasing direct flights from Russia and ensuring aspects such as card payments can be accommodated across tourist hotspots. Thu, 09 Jun 2022 21:00:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unwto-tourism-recovery-gains-momentum-as-restrictions-ease/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unwto-tourism-recovery-gains-momentum-as-restrictions-ease/ Global tourism continues to recover at a strong pace, according to UNWTO’s latest World Tourism Barometer. Destinations welcomed almost three times as many international arrivals in the first quarter of 2022 as in the same period of 2021, with Europe leading the rebound. Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:55:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/queues-costs-and-travel-restrictions-derail-the-uks-summer-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/queues-costs-and-travel-restrictions-derail-the-uks-summer-plans/ While 2022 promises holidaymakers the first normal summer in three years, a study has found that the ongoing hassles have caused nearly half of British sunseekers to change their travel plans for this summer. Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:00:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/these-are-the-safest-and-most-dangerous-countries-to-visit-in-2022/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/these-are-the-safest-and-most-dangerous-countries-to-visit-in-2022/ If you love traveling the world, there are endless potential destinations. Unless you travel throughout the year, you’re not going to run out of places. This may be important for people who are particularly worried about crime. Crime rates differ throughout the world, and as a tourist you are particularly vulnerable. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 17:55:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outbound-tourism-from-poland-to-recover-to-pre-pandemic-levels-by-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outbound-tourism-from-poland-to-recover-to-pre-pandemic-levels-by-2024/ GlobalData’s latest report, ‘Poland Source Tourism Insight, 2022 Update’, reveals that outbound travel from Poland is projected to recover to pre-pandemic levels by 2024. Thu, 26 May 2022 11:30:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/americans-budgeting-for-nearcations-due-to-inflation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/americans-budgeting-for-nearcations-due-to-inflation/ With Americans searching for affordable travel alternatives this summer in the wake of inflation, new research shows “nearcations” and vehicle rentals may be the way to go — especially for those who are scaling back on vacation plans to stay closer to home and setting up a vacation budget in the wake of inflation and rising costs. Mon, 23 May 2022 21:00:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourist-boards-look-to-national-cuisine-to-gain-rival-destination-edge/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourist-boards-look-to-national-cuisine-to-gain-rival-destination-edge/ As the travel industry’s recovery gathers pace, many tourist boards are looking to differentiate themselves from rival destinations by focusing on their cuisine rather than traditional natural hotspots, cities or coastal locations, argues GlobalData, the data and analytics company. Thu, 12 May 2022 10:45:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourist-traps-among-biggest-travel-nightmares-for-consumers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourist-traps-among-biggest-travel-nightmares-for-consumers/ Travel booking platform GetYourGuide.com, has announced the results of a new survey aimed at uncovering what ‘unforgettable’ experiences mean to U.S. travelers in today’s world, which revealed consumers are in search of authentic experiences, avoiding tourist traps when planning itineraries and opting for domestic destinations in 2022. Fri, 06 May 2022 01:15:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/subscription-services-set-to-transform-travel-industry/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/subscription-services-set-to-transform-travel-industry/ Subscription services have disrupted almost every industry, but the customer-focused model remains relatively nascent in the travel industry, observes GlobalData in a new report. Sun, 24 Apr 2022 08:53:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/briggs-riley-appoints-new-uk-representation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/briggs-riley-appoints-new-uk-representation/ Briggs & Riley, the independently-owned, premium luggage brand, is delighted to announce the appointment of Ruiz Global to handle public relations in the UK. Thu, 27 Jan 2022 04:03:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oecd-launches-tourism-recovery-blueprint/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oecd-launches-tourism-recovery-blueprint/ OECD ministers have endorsed an initiative to promote safe travel during the Covid-19 pandemic. The initiative involves a safe travel blueprint and a temporary international knowledge sharing forum. Tue, 01 Jun 2021 08:31:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-adapters-seeks-to-help-travel-overcome-covid-19/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-adapters-seeks-to-help-travel-overcome-covid-19/ The Adapters, written by Sean Worker, with Glenn Haussman, does more than showcase a handful of hardworking and smart leaders in the sector. Sun, 02 May 2021 07:30:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/history-partners-with-tour-guide-associations-to-promote-members/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/history-partners-with-tour-guide-associations-to-promote-members/ History, a factual entertainment channel and part of A+E Networks UK, has partnered with the World Federation of Tourist Guide Association and the European Federation of Tourist Guide Associations to promote their tourist guide members around the world. Fri, 08 Nov 2019 14:37:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-report-urges-destination-to-uncover-invisible-burden-of-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-report-urges-destination-to-uncover-invisible-burden-of-tourism/ A report published today describes how destinations must uncover and account for the hidden costs of tourism, referred to as the “invisible burden”, to protect and manage vital destination assets worldwide. Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:10:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-tourism-hits-highest-peak-in-seven-years/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-tourism-hits-highest-peak-in-seven-years/ International tourist arrivals grew by a remarkable seven per cent in 2017 to reach a total of 1,322 million, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. This strong momentum is expected to continue in 2018 at a rate of four to five per cent. Tue, 16 Jan 2018 09:13:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-cities-cheapest-in-decades-for-visitors-as-pound-slides/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-cities-cheapest-in-decades-for-visitors-as-pound-slides/ The sharp decline in the value of the British pound thanks to uncertainty surrounding the Brexit referendum means that UK cities are at their cheapest level internationally in decades. That is according to the latest findings of The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Worldwide Cost of Living Survey. Tue, 21 Mar 2017 09:56:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/antler-launches-2017-summer-collection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/antler-launches-2017-summer-collection/ Antler has designed a range of functional, stylish cases for spring and summer 2017. With a plethora of features, each case defines its own benefits for both long and short haul travel; each a desired possession, to have and to hold all summer through; and with a ten year global guarantee,  a further ten summers to follow. Fri, 24 Feb 2017 02:09:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-international-tourism-expenditure/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-international-tourism-expenditure/ International mass tourism is a relatively new phenomenon, growing form a low-base in the 1960s into the global juggernaut it is today. But which countries enjoy the most tourism and which countries spend the most on travel? Take a look at two new maps from How Much to find out where money from inbound and outbound tourism flows. Wed, 10 Aug 2016 14:31:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strong-american-dollar-driving-european-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strong-american-dollar-driving-european-travel/ The current strength of the dollar, coupled with declining gas prices and transportation costs, means that more Americans can afford to travel outside of the U.S. – some for the first time. New research findings from PayPal* show that the strong dollar is having an impact on Americans’ travel plans, though more could be taking advantage of the golden opportunity. Sun, 12 Apr 2015 19:00:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brighter-group-appoints-jeffery-to-board-of-directors/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brighter-group-appoints-jeffery-to-board-of-directors/ Brighter Group, one of the UK’s leading travel and leisure marketing and public relations consultancies, has appointed former World Travel Market chief, Fiona Jeffery, to its board as a non-executive director. Jeffery steered World Travel Market for over 20 years developing it into the global brand it is today. Wed, 12 Nov 2014 11:33:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/samsonite-launches-pioneering-lite-locked-range/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/samsonite-launches-pioneering-lite-locked-range/ Samsonite, the world’s largest luggage brand, has introduced Lite-Locked, the pioneering light-weight collection that merges two key features deeply embedded in Samsonite’s brand DNA: a three-point locking system and the revolutionary Curv material. The three-point locking system, launched as a Samsonite patented innovation in 1986, has continued to evolve over the last 30 years, and now offers travellers even greater security, practical travel use and facilitated opening and closing. Tue, 22 Jul 2014 11:20:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-agencies-air-ticket-sales-rise-5.14/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-agencies-air-ticket-sales-rise-5.14/ ARC, the financial settlement link between airlines and travel sellers, reported today that the consolidated dollar value of airline tickets sold by U.S.-based travel agencies rose 5.14 percent year-over-year in the first-half of 2014 compared to the same period last year, totaling $48.5 billion versus $46.1 billion in 2013. Wed, 16 Jul 2014 23:00:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/antler-delivers-the-sterling-in-green-for-summer-2014/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/antler-delivers-the-sterling-in-green-for-summer-2014/ Global premium luggage label Antler continues to celebrate 100 years of British design and innovation, introducing the celebrated, best-selling Sterling suitcase in a brand new colour-way. One of the most celebrated Antler designs, the Sterling, is now available in green for summer 2014, exclusively at on the official Antler website. Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:47:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/taiwan-sees-48-increase-in-uk-visitors-in-q1-2014/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/taiwan-sees-48-increase-in-uk-visitors-in-q1-2014/ The Taiwan Tourism Bureau has announced a nearly 50 per cent increase in UK visitors in the first five months of 2014, when compared to the same period in 2013. Sat, 12 Jul 2014 23:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mastercard-predicts-injection-of-over-11billion-into-uk-economy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mastercard-predicts-injection-of-over-11billion-into-uk-economy/ London tops the list as the destination of choice for international travelers for the third time in four years, according to the annual MasterCard Global Destinations Cities Index released today. Fri, 11 Jul 2014 00:00:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/antigua-and-barbuda-to-see-22-uk-visitor-increase/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/antigua-and-barbuda-to-see-22-uk-visitor-increase/ The twin island destination of Antigua and Barbuda is set to see more development in the world of tourism with an increase in UK tourist visits of 22% since this time last year, the announcement of a new Minister for Tourism following the recent elections and the completion of the new terminal at the V.C. Bird International Airport by November 2014. Thu, 26 Jun 2014 01:02:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nearly-two-thirds-of-holidaymakers-use-debit-cards-abroad/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nearly-two-thirds-of-holidaymakers-use-debit-cards-abroad/ According to a new report on debit and credit card spending abroad, spending on debit cards is worse than spending on credit cards.  Responding to this new investigation, leading payments innovator, Ukash, which has just launched the best value Travel Money Prepaid MasterCard® card, reveals the findings of its own research into the spending behaviours of Brits abroad. Thu, 26 Jun 2014 00:00:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/staycations-on-the-cards-for-brits-this-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/staycations-on-the-cards-for-brits-this-summer/ Summer is officially here and that means one thing – holiday season. With this in mind, TripAdvisor can today reveal travel trends that have emerged for Brits during the peak summer travel period, based on TripAdvisor searches. Wed, 25 Jun 2014 23:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/smirnoff-white-launches-exclusively-to-global-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/smirnoff-white-launches-exclusively-to-global-travellers/ Smirnoff has announced a pioneering new super-premium vodka - Smirnoff White - available exclusively to travellers. The liquid has been freeze filtered at -6°C which results in an exceptionally smooth taste. Mon, 09 Jun 2014 09:37:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/antler-reveals-key-spring-collections/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/antler-reveals-key-spring-collections/ This spring/summer season, global premium luggage and British heritage label Antler has introduced its new casual range, the Eros Collection. The global premium travel label is also celebrating 100 years of British design and innovation with the luxury Brompton Collection for him, led by the Brompton Doctors Bag. Fri, 30 May 2014 12:38:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mobile-booking-on-the-up-in-asia-but-global-uptake-still-slow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mobile-booking-on-the-up-in-asia-but-global-uptake-still-slow/ Globally, travellers are attached to their mobiles, with 91 percent saying they use their smartphones on holiday. One in three (37%) use their smartphone to find things to do, and just over a quarter (27%) are searching for hotels. Despite the increasing number of travellers using their mobile to plan and research, the trend has not yet crossed over to the booking stage. Sun, 27 Apr 2014 03:30:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brits-holiday-spending-set-to-fall/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brits-holiday-spending-set-to-fall/ TripAdvisor, today announced the results of the third instalment of TripBarometer, the world’s largest accommodation and traveller survey. This biannual study, conducted on behalf of TripAdvisor by independent research firm Ipsos, highlights country, regional and global travel trends, according to more than 61,000 travellers and hoteliers around the world, with over 5,000 respondents from the UK. Sat, 26 Apr 2014 23:00:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/64-of-brits-arriving-late-or-missing-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/64-of-brits-arriving-late-or-missing-flights/ Kabbee, London’s leading minicab comparison and booking app has revealed today that a concerning 64 percent of people in the UK have caused flight delays by arriving late to the departure gate, or have completely missed an international flight. Mon, 21 Apr 2014 08:44:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruise-industry-continues-to-battle-unfavorable-tides/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruise-industry-continues-to-battle-unfavorable-tides/ There’s an old saying that one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch. While it may not be applicable across all industries in practice, from a perceptual standpoint a single brand’s negative publicity can often have repercussions for its industry competitors as well. Sun, 13 Apr 2014 02:30:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/increased-passenger-and-cargo-movement-during-2014-gulf-air-bahrain-grand-p/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/increased-passenger-and-cargo-movement-during-2014-gulf-air-bahrain-grand-p/ Following the successful completion of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2014, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced the performance statistics for Bahrain International Airport ( BIA ) during the event. Over 300 tons of racing equipment was received and handled in a secure and efficient manner between 30th March and 7th of April. Sat, 12 Apr 2014 23:30:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/time-more-important-than-money-for-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/time-more-important-than-money-for-travellers/ The majority of vacation travellers report that saving time is more important than saving money, according to a joint survey conducted by The GO Group, LLC, an international ground transportation provider and GO Airport Express, a GO Group member company based in Chicago. Thu, 10 Apr 2014 23:00:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/samsonite-brings-new-pro-dlx4-range-to-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/samsonite-brings-new-pro-dlx4-range-to-market/ Samonsite has launched its latest Pro-DLX4 range, perfect for business travellers in a hurry. The iconic business range is the epitome of a power briefcase for people who make things happen. Building on over 100 years of unrivalled luggage know-how, the collection is tough enough to handle the modern globetrotter’s hectic schedule, smart enough to organise his belongings effortlessly, and stylish enough to keep him looking his business best in all circumstances. Wed, 09 Apr 2014 10:47:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/animal-launches-new-2014-summer-collection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/animal-launches-new-2014-summer-collection/ Animal, the UK’s leading action sports lifestyle brand, has unveiled its men’s spring and summer range for 2014. The new collection boasts an impressive line up of tees, shirts, vests, sweat tops, board shorts and much more - all pieces inspired by Animal’s passion for beach life and action sports. Tue, 08 Apr 2014 12:07:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-predicts-golden-decade-for-travel-industry/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-predicts-golden-decade-for-travel-industry/ New research from Oxford Economics, commissioned by industry tech-giant Amadeus, has suggested the travel industry is poised for a period of sustained growth over the next decade. This growth will be a largely driven by China, as it grows to become the largest outbound travel market by 2023. Wed, 02 Apr 2014 11:31:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-marketeers-losing-millions-by-ignoring-data/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-marketeers-losing-millions-by-ignoring-data/ Each year tourism departments in governments, companies and associations spend millions of tax payer dollars on market research and insights relating to the travel and tourism industry. Unfortunately, much of this effort is wasted. Why? Well there are several reasons. Sun, 30 Mar 2014 23:00:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-openings-target-families-in-2014/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-openings-target-families-in-2014/ With nearly 90% of parents reporting that their children’s preferences influence vacation destination decisions, hotels are targeting families through new kid-friendly programs, initiatives and outreach. Thu, 20 Feb 2014 00:30:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fourth-record-year-in-a-row-for-destination-germany/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fourth-record-year-in-a-row-for-destination-germany/ For the fourth year in a row, the German National Tourist Board has registered record numbers of overnight stays by international visitors to the country. Figures for 2013 have exceeded the projected target of 70 million overnights and provisional figures released by the Federal Statistical Office show that 71.6 million overnight stays by international visitors were recorded. Tue, 18 Feb 2014 23:00:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/johnnie-walker-completes-explorers-club-collection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/johnnie-walker-completes-explorers-club-collection/ Jonnnie Walker, the world’s leading Scotch whisky brand, has today unveiled the jewel in the crown of its new and exclusive range, the Johnnie Walker Explorers’ Club Collection – the Royal Route. Exclusively available to adventure seekers who adopt the exploratory ethos of the John Walker & Sons agents, this luxury blend completes the first Series of the collection - the Trade Routes Series. Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:14:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-visitor-numbers-to-germany-up-nearly-11/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-visitor-numbers-to-germany-up-nearly-11/ While the autumn mists seem to be closing in, the latest statistics from Destination Deutschland are a ray of sunshine in the autumn gloom.  Throughout the period of July 2013, the number of recorded overnight stays in Germany by visitors from the UK was 561,414 – showing a +10.6% increase compared to the same period for July 2012. Sun, 13 Oct 2013 23:00:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passenger-traffic-at-european-airports-up-3.8-during-august/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passenger-traffic-at-european-airports-up-3.8-during-august/ European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE this morning released its comprehensive report of airport traffic performance during the month of August. The report - which encompasses all scheduled air traffic at Europe’s airports, including networks carriers, low cost carriers, charter and others - reveals a much better performance compared to July, reflecting improvements in economic sentiment across Europe. Wed, 09 Oct 2013 23:30:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jamaica-and-cuba-touted-as-top-selling-caribbean-destinations-for-2014/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jamaica-and-cuba-touted-as-top-selling-caribbean-destinations-for-2014/ Following a recent report from the Post Office which positions Jamaica as the cheapest Caribbean island to visit for travellers on a budget, online travel agent loveholidays.com has conducted its own research into top selling Caribbean holiday destinations Sun, 06 Oct 2013 08:40:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-and-employment-boost-for-black-country/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-and-employment-boost-for-black-country/ The Black Country’s reputation as a visitor and inward investment destination is on the up, according to new figures released by local marketing partnership Marketing Birmingham. Sat, 05 Oct 2013 23:00:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/half-of-hotel-guests-prefer-asking-for-help-from-hotel-staff-via-the-intern/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/half-of-hotel-guests-prefer-asking-for-help-from-hotel-staff-via-the-intern/ One in two hotel guests (49 per cent) said they would feel happier asking for help from hotel staff, using technology, rather than having to speak to them face-to-face, a new survey by cost-free app platform, AppyHotel.com, has revealed. Fri, 04 Oct 2013 03:30:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/foreign-visitors-to-murcia-up-8.1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/foreign-visitors-to-murcia-up-8.1/ Murcia welcomed 342,054 foreign tourists in the first seven months of 2013, up 8.1% on the same period last year.  25,589 more visitors have so far selected the region for their holidays in 2013, with the French and British leading the charge. Tue, 03 Sep 2013 23:00:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-breaking-bank-holiday-for-devon/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-breaking-bank-holiday-for-devon/ Visit Devon celebrating bumper bank holiday weekend and on track to see £35million spent in the county - thanks to the great weather, great hospitality and some smart use of tourism budgets. Tue, 27 Aug 2013 23:00:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/devon-predicts-35m-bank-holiday-weekend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/devon-predicts-35m-bank-holiday-weekend/ The growing trend for the ‘Staycation’ has been successfully marketed through Visit Devon’s online Active Devon Campaign, encouraging people to holiday at home and experience all that Devon has to offer, all year round. Mon, 26 Aug 2013 23:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caribbean-hotels-trending-upward/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caribbean-hotels-trending-upward/ Atlanta PKF Consulting , announced today that the average Caribbean hotel that participated in the survey enjoyed a 10.9 percent increase in net operating income (NOI) in 2012, according to its newly released 2013 edition of Caribbean Trends® in the Hotel Industry. Tue, 20 Aug 2013 23:00:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/small-airports-flying-high/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/small-airports-flying-high/ The latest Which? airport passenger survey reveals smaller airports are, on average, outperforming larger ones. We also reveal that queues at bag-drop desks often cancel out any benefits of using online check-in. Fri, 16 Aug 2013 23:00:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-passenger-traffic-up-by-1.8-during-the-first-half-of-the-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-passenger-traffic-up-by-1.8-during-the-first-half-of-the-year/ European airport trade body, ACI Europe this morning released the first comprehensive report of airport traffic performance for H1 2013. The report includes all scheduled air traffic at Europe’s airports, including networks carriers, low cost carriers, charter and others. Fri, 09 Aug 2013 08:09:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-leisure-daily-hotel-rates-achieved-a-new-growth-record/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-leisure-daily-hotel-rates-achieved-a-new-growth-record/ Global leisure daily hotel rates achieved a new growth record of +5.1% over prior year in June, according to second quarter data released today by Pegasus Solutions in The Pegasus View. The single largest processor of electronic hotel transactions reported that along with solid performance for holiday travel, business travel maintained prior year levels for both bookings and rates during the off-season. Fri, 02 Aug 2013 00:30:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britain-is-1-european-shopping-destination/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britain-is-1-european-shopping-destination/ Britain is the best place in Europe to visit for shopping, according to YouGov’s latest EuroTrack survey, which tracks public opinion in the UK, Germany, France, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway. Sun, 28 Jul 2013 23:00:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/columbus-survey-reveals-top-10-items-brits-have-to-take-on-holiday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/columbus-survey-reveals-top-10-items-brits-have-to-take-on-holiday/ A survey conducted by travel insurance specialist Columbus Direct has found some surprising statistics on which item Brits cannot do without on holiday. The top three items that Britons insist on taking with them on holiday are smartphones (33%), books or an ebook reader (22%) and sunglasses (16%). Surprisingly, only 6% said that expensive gadgets such as tablets or an iPad was their essential holiday companion and only .5% said they couldn’t do without their camera. Sun, 28 Jul 2013 00:00:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brits-find-holiday-build-up-distressing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brits-find-holiday-build-up-distressing/ Jetting off on holiday should be the easiest thing in the world. However, according to recent research by Holiday Extras, a combination of worries about the journey, anxiety about passports, flight delays and uncertainty over excess luggage fees, spoils the start of the getaway for 94% of British holidaymakers. Sat, 27 Jul 2013 00:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/package-holiday-bookings-up-as-holidaymakers-snap-up-heat-wave-deals/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/package-holiday-bookings-up-as-holidaymakers-snap-up-heat-wave-deals/ Online travel agent Directline Holidays reports package holiday bookings are up for summer 2013 following a surge of last minute bookings as holidaymakers snap up reduced price holidays, many with discounts of up to 50%, caused by Britain’s heat wave. Thu, 25 Jul 2013 00:00:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/intense-heat-wave-ushers-in-tourism-to-nj-beach-towns/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/intense-heat-wave-ushers-in-tourism-to-nj-beach-towns/ “The Shore is OPEN,” the official tourism website of New Jersey touts, assuring tourists that the Sandy-battered coastline is back up and running after months of recovery. As parts of the East endure the fourth heat wave of 2013, tourists are flocking to New Jersey’s coastline to cool off in the ocean and enjoy newly reconstructed parks, water rides and concessions. Sat, 20 Jul 2013 23:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britons-will-spend-an-average-of-40bn-this-year-on-holidays-alone/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britons-will-spend-an-average-of-40bn-this-year-on-holidays-alone/ A new study conducted by an online independent cruising travel agency has revealed that the average Briton spends £1,024 on holidays in the average year; collectively spending £40 billion on holidays in the average year as a nation. Sat, 20 Jul 2013 00:00:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/last-minute-holidays-make-up-almost-3-of-consumer-searches-for-a-break/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/last-minute-holidays-make-up-almost-3-of-consumer-searches-for-a-break/ The latest quarterly online search da[style=caption]ta from leading independent digital marketing agency, Greenlight, reveals the search term ‘last minute holidays’ accounted for almost 3% of a total of 4.4 million searches made on Google UK for holidays, in May. Thu, 18 Jul 2013 00:00:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-holiday-spending-higher-in-the-north-than-the-south/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-holiday-spending-higher-in-the-north-than-the-south/ People in the north of England are spending almost £200 more than their southern counterparts on their holiday this year - according to research* released today by lastminute.com. With house prices in the south of England up more than twice that of the UK as a whole, and typical London house values hitting an all-time high of £318,214, the cost of southerners’ homes may be affecting their time away. Mon, 15 Jul 2013 23:00:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/copenhagen-airport-passenger-numbers-up-nearly-5-in-june/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/copenhagen-airport-passenger-numbers-up-nearly-5-in-june/ Passenger numbers at Copenhagen Airport were up 4.8% in June. A total of 2,329,956 passengers travelled through Copenhagen Airport during the first month of summer, the busiest month ever at the airport. The year-to-date increase in passenger numbers is 2.2%. Wed, 10 Jul 2013 23:30:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/33-more-brits-plan-to-take-their-car-abroad-than-three-years-ago/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/33-more-brits-plan-to-take-their-car-abroad-than-three-years-ago/ The number of Brits planning to take their car abroad over the next 12 months has increased by a third (33%) in just three years, according to new research from Sainsbury’s Bank car insurance. Around 8.5 million Brits (23% of drivers) plan to drive abroad this year yet many could inadvertently break the law if they don’t know the rules of the road in the country they are visiting. Wed, 10 Jul 2013 04:00:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britons-are-packing-their-bags-and-hitting-the-great-british-seaside/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britons-are-packing-their-bags-and-hitting-the-great-british-seaside/ It’s official, summer is finally here as temperatures are expected to rise into the nineties this weekend across the country and in true British style Britons are packing their bags and hitting their nearest beach according to new data released today by Travelodge. Sat, 06 Jul 2013 23:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/most-americans-plan-to-travel-for-summer-vacation-this-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/most-americans-plan-to-travel-for-summer-vacation-this-year/ Americans will be sky-bound this summer when they take a vacation but will tend to stay stateside, according to a survey by John Hancock.  Eighty percent of those surveyed said they plan to travel for pleasure this summer, up from 77 percent in the summer of 2012. Of those who plan to travel during this summer, half (49 percent) plan to tour a U.S. city. About one-third is headed to the beach, and 22 percent plan an international destination. Those who aren’t taking a trip this summer plan to do so at another time. Fri, 05 Jul 2013 23:00:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brands-account-for-61-of-online-searches-for-cruise-holidays/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brands-account-for-61-of-online-searches-for-cruise-holidays/ UK consumers made 1.7 million searches online for cruise holidays in May, reveals a new independent “Cruise Sector Report – Issue 1”, published by award winning digital marketing agency, Greenlight. Seemingly, the negative publicity suffered by the sector following on from a succession of incidents – from the Costa Concordia disaster, the engine room fire on the Carnival Triumph to the Carnival Legend’s propulsion failure, has done little to deter holiday makers from considering cruise vacations. Thu, 04 Jul 2013 02:30:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-honeymoon-trends-emerge-as-gay-and-lesbian-couples-plan-weddings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-honeymoon-trends-emerge-as-gay-and-lesbian-couples-plan-weddings/ As a direct result of California’s Proposition 8 being struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, business for ChicGayHoneymoons.com, the bespoke luxury travel company that focuses on chic romantic getaways and sophisticated honeymoons for lesbian and gay couples, has surged overnight with a number of new trends emerging. Thu, 04 Jul 2013 00:00:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-eu-member-state-boosted-by-surge-in-uk-traveller-interest/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-eu-member-state-boosted-by-surge-in-uk-traveller-interest/ Over half (61%) of UK travellers are considering Croatia as a travel destination, a new TripAdvisor poll has revealed in the week that Croatia becomes the European Union’s 28th member state. Wed, 03 Jul 2013 23:00:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/smash-hit-figures-for-uk-visitors-to-germany/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/smash-hit-figures-for-uk-visitors-to-germany/ With the start of Wimbledon, tennis fans will be focusing on the UK and the world’s most famous tennis tournament for two weeks of high-speed skill and world-ranking sportsmanship. It seems the UK’s latest figures for overnight stays of visitors to Germany are also world-ranking! No faults here – it’s a clear win, thanks to a rise of +16.3% for the month of April 2013, compared with the same period in 2012. Fri, 28 Jun 2013 23:00:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jekyll-island-revitalisation-provides-a-boost-to-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jekyll-island-revitalisation-provides-a-boost-to-tourism/ Since opening slightly more than a year ago, the Jekyll Island Convention Center has consistently reported positive growth in the number of events, trade shows and conventions held at the center each month. Thu, 27 Jun 2013 23:00:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/choosing-a-cruise-line-can-be-as-important-as-choosing-your-cruise-destinat/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/choosing-a-cruise-line-can-be-as-important-as-choosing-your-cruise-destinat/ As the summer cruise season approaches, Adelman Vacations recommends that cruise customers take a closer look at not just cruise routes and destinations, but the cruise lines themselves. Mon, 24 Jun 2013 02:30:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-ticket-sales-by-u.s.-travel-agencies-still-run-flat-in-2013-vs.-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-ticket-sales-by-u.s.-travel-agencies-still-run-flat-in-2013-vs.-2012/ ARC, the financial settlement link between airlines and travel sellers, reported today that the consolidated dollar value of airline tickets sold by U.S.-based travel agencies stayed relatively flat at -0.58 percent year-over-year in the five months of 2013 compared to the same period last year, totaling $39.0 billion vs. $39.3 billion in 2012 and $36.7 billion in 2011. Fri, 21 Jun 2013 00:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/1-3-of-americans-less-likely-to-travel-this-summer-due-to-economic-outlook/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/1-3-of-americans-less-likely-to-travel-this-summer-due-to-economic-outlook/ Many people have fond memories of those summer vacations of their youth – hanging out at the beach with siblings, getting told by Dad to be quiet or he’ll pull the car over, and just relishing the time with friends and family. But is it still the same? With most schools now out for the year and Fourth of July around the corner, summer travel is set to kick into high gear for this season. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 23:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britons-will-waste-684m-during-their-summer-holiday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britons-will-waste-684m-during-their-summer-holiday/ Three quarters (75%) of Britons will be going on a summer holiday this year and in preparation for their annual break 52% of these holidaymakers will dedicate around seven hours packing their holiday essentials. Across the nation this adds up to a staggering 138 million man hours. However despite spending a full working day packing, British holidaymakers will collectively splash out £684 million during their holiday on an essential item they have left behind at home. These findings have been revealed in a new travel report out today. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korea-arrivals-to-guam-set-to-hit-record-high/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korea-arrivals-to-guam-set-to-hit-record-high/ Calendar year 2012 proved to be a record-breaking year for arrivals to Guam. The island welcomed over 1.3 million visitors, a level not seen since the mid to late 1990s. Out of the total arrivals last year, 182,829 came from Korea, one of which was the millionth visitor for the year. Sun, 09 Jun 2013 23:00:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-industry-set-for-a-boost/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-industry-set-for-a-boost/ With the UK narrowly avoiding a much feared triple dip recession, international research1 from communications experts, Pitney Bowes, has revealed that the travel industry is set to be the first to prosper once the British economy finally stabilises into a period of solid growth once again. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:00:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/resilient-uk-travellers-still-heading-to-turkey/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/resilient-uk-travellers-still-heading-to-turkey/ “Given the recent history of protests and civil war in several holiday hotspots in North Africa and the Middle East, it is understandable that UK travellers to Turkey may feel a little unsettled by TV and media reports of demonstrations in the country.” Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:00:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-seventh-most-popular-destination-in-world/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-seventh-most-popular-destination-in-world/ Dubai continues to climb the ranks as an international travel destination, according to MasterCard’s third annual Global Destination Cities Index. The UAE’s travel hub has consistently advanced its position since the inception of the Index in 2011, ranking ninth in its launch year, eighth in 2012 and seventh in the 2013 edition. Fri, 31 May 2013 09:59:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brits-name-route-66-as-their-favourite-u.s-road-trip/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brits-name-route-66-as-their-favourite-u.s-road-trip/ Route 66 is the most popular U.S road trip for British travellers this year according to booking data from US Motel chain, Motel 6, as British holidaymakers take to the open road to explore famous sites such as The Metro Diner and Meteor city. Thu, 30 May 2013 23:00:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/1-in-4-americans-plan-to-spend-more-on-travel-this-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/1-in-4-americans-plan-to-spend-more-on-travel-this-summer/ 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. Wed, 22 May 2013 22:59:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/glion-institute-to-open-london-campus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/glion-institute-to-open-london-campus/ 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. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:35:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-flyers-willing-to-pay-more-for-personal-space/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-flyers-willing-to-pay-more-for-personal-space/ As summer travel season approaches, Americans planning vacations – particularly those planning on flying – have a lot of decisions ahead. With the increasing “a la carte”-ization of air travel, flyers are faced with an ever increasing number of choices as to what levels of comfort and convenience they want and are willing to pay for. Sat, 18 May 2013 23:30:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/white-paper-explores-big-data-impact-on-hospitality-travel-and-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/white-paper-explores-big-data-impact-on-hospitality-travel-and-tourism/ 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. Fri, 17 May 2013 05:30:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-tourism-receipts-grew-by-4-percent-in-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-tourism-receipts-grew-by-4-percent-in-2012/ 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. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:30:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/2013-season-off-to-a-record-start-at-six-flags-with-32-percent-revenue-grow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/2013-season-off-to-a-record-start-at-six-flags-with-32-percent-revenue-grow/ 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. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:00:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourists-trust-is-based-on-social-media-and-the-web/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourists-trust-is-based-on-social-media-and-the-web/ 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? Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:30:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/game-of-thrones-fans-flock-to-hotels-in-fantastical-filming-locations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/game-of-thrones-fans-flock-to-hotels-in-fantastical-filming-locations/ 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%. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/forecast-revisit-for-the-global-travel-and-tourism-industry/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/forecast-revisit-for-the-global-travel-and-tourism-industry/ Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Forecast Revisit for the Global Travel and Tourism Industry” report to their offering. Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-isocial-butterfly/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-isocial-butterfly/ 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. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 05:30:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-recession-fails-to-dampen-appetite-for-overseas-holidays/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-recession-fails-to-dampen-appetite-for-overseas-holidays/ 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). Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:00:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/destinations-where-hotels-are-the-star-attraction/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/destinations-where-hotels-are-the-star-attraction/ 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. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:00:56 +0000