In response to a growing trend for travellers visiting ‘dupe destinations’, Servantrip, the world’s leading B2B tours, activities and transfer platform, has responded with some tips for how travel agents and other intermediaries can tap into this trend. Research from Skyscanner shows that travellers are searching for dupe destinations – alternative vacation spots that are more budget-friendly and less crowded than already-popular destinations – where they can enjoy new experiences. Skyscanner conducted a survey last year, revealing that 93% of travellers were willing to consider a less popular destination, with approximately 64% citing cost savings as a deciding factor. Examples of this shift included Milos, which offers stunning landscapes and beaches similar to Santorini but with fewer tourists, and Budapest, which boasts beautiful architecture and a rich cultural scene at a lower cost compared to Paris.

Skyscanner has launched an exclusive new solution within its Travel Insight Vision business intelligence tool aimed at helping to better understand the latest international travel trends.

Clive Peoples, who will be based out of the London office, reports to chief operating officer, Kris Beyens, and is a member of the executive team.

In an effort to offer travellers a more localised and user-friendly experience, Skyscanner has rolled out the Arabic language offering across all domains, including UAE and Saudi Arabia.

John Mangelaars will replace Moshe Rafiah, who has been splitting his time as chief executive between both Skyscanner and Travelfusion, the company he founded over 20 years ago.

Reporting to chief operating officer, Kris Beyens, Laurence Tracol will lead the global finance function across Europe, the United States and APAC.