Travel Trends News
Allianz Global seeks to speed up travel insurance process
Allianz Global Assistance UK is seeking to improve its claims process for holidaymakers filing a travel insurance claim form, hoping to ensure a ‘right first time’ submission and speedy payment. The company found that one in three claims did not include the right documentation when first filed, and has enhanced its digital claims system to help make the process quicker and simpler.
Breaking Travel News investigates: New Marcus from Antler
Antler is a proud British company that has been making well designed and high quality luggage for more than a century. Here Breaking Travel News checks out the New Marcus from the company with exceptional results.
Samsonite acquires Tumi in $1.8bn deal
Samsonite International and Tumi Holdings has announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Samsonite will acquire Tumi for US$26.75 per share in an all cash transaction, valuing Tumi at an equity value of US$1.8 billion. “This is a transformational acquisition for Samsonite. “It will meaningfully expand our presence in the highly attractive premium segment of the global business bags, travel luggage and accessories market,” said Ramesh Tainwala, chief executive, Samsonite.
Brits warned over failure to check credit and debit card fees
With UK residents making 60.1 million visits abroad last year, research revealed today by the newly-formed DCC Forum finds that 40 per cent of UK consumers never or rarely check the exchange rates and fees they will be charged for using their credit or debit card abroad. This is despite the fact that nearly three quarters check for the best exchange rates from currency providers when purchasing foreign money.
Antler launches Aire luggage collection
Antler has launched its latest collection: Aire. The range has a sleek, streamlined tonal design, with a rounded structure using extremely lightweight metal.
Marriott launches mobile check out for smartphones
Marriott Hotels has revealed the addition of mobile checkout to its industry leading Marriott Mobile app for smartphones. Mobile checkout is the latest innovation from Marriott Hotels in a string of new services designed for today’s connected travellers.
More Brits forecast to visit Germany than ever in 2014
The German National Tourist Board is predicting that more people from the UK will be visiting Germany than ever before in the coming months: in 2012 the figure of overnight stays to Germany overall, rose to 4.5 million. The highest recorded figure occurred during 2006 world cup, when visitor numbers from the UK reached 4,531,178.
Travel Butlers reports boom in South Africa holiday sales
Safari holiday specialist Travel Butlers has reported record sales of holidays to South Africa as people take advantage of the current strength of the pound against the South African Rand.
Vietnam, Mexico and Cuba top latest Kuoni trends report
Vietnam, Mexico and Cuba have been highlighted as three of the fastest-growing long-haul holiday destinations for British travellers, according to a new report out today from worldwide travel company Kuoni. The Travel Edit 2014 by Kuoni looks at the changing habits of British travellers based on sales data over the last three years across a number of holiday categories including wallet-friendly destinations, overall bestsellers, honeymoons and sightseeing experiences.
Dubai hotels end 2013 with occupancy above 80% as rates and profits surge
Hotels in Dubai reported the highest profit levels in the region in 2013 for the fourth consecutive year, according to the latest HotStats survey of full service four and five star hotels in five MENA markets by TRI Hospitality Consulting Middle East.
What travelers really think about airline fees
Ancillary fees are big business for airlines. A recent industry report suggests that North American carriers collected $17.2 billion in ancillary revenue during 2013. But what are these fees really costing airlines in terms of customer satisfaction?
Brits spend £10 BILLION on holidays this year
Brits desperate to escape the rainy weather have spent more than £10 BILLION on holidays already this year, a new study has revealed.