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Enthusiasm for travel remains strong, especially in European markets, following a surge in travel demand post-pandemic. According to Expedia Group’s Q3 Traveler Insights Report, demand in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) remained stable, with search volume increasing 10% both quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year. Additional research shows that this holiday season is also promising for travel operators in the region, with more international travel from the U.S. to Europe, according to Allianz Partners’ 2023 European Holiday Destination Index. Travel is up 21% compared to 2022. To capitalize on this growing demand, travel companies in Europe have the opportunity to attract…
In the middle of the pandemic, my 92-year-old mother fractured her pelvis. Her world, which had already shrunk, became even smaller. Still, we visited Tokyo, the Anne Frank House, the opera, and the city I grew up in. We all used Oculus Quest and the magic of virtual travel to make it happen. Was it perfect? Far from it. Her mother feels claustrophobic when she wears the headgear, it confuses navigation, and she gets tired after 10 minutes in the virtual world. Nevertheless, it quickly became clear that virtual reality and the Metaverse would have a major impact on the…
See economic forecast Economic activity continued to expand even as inflation slowed, with healthy domestic demand, strong remittances, and a recovery in tourism supporting economic activity. These factors are expected to continue to drive growth in the region in 2024, offsetting the impact of weaker export performance and slower monetary policy tightening. Downside risks are primarily related to the persistence of high long-term interest rates in developed countries. Potential supply disruptions due to El Niño and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could renew energy and food security challenges and reignite inflation. highlight Despite global challenges, the outlook for Asia’s developing countries…
General overview During 2022, EU residents made 1.1 billion trips with overnight stays – regardless of destination and duration (see Table 1). During these trips, 5.4 billion tourism nights were spent. Of these trips, 9.3 % were trips for professional purposes, while the remaining 90.7 % were trips made for personal purposes (see Figure 1). The highest number of trips were made by residents of France (229 million trips), followed by Germany (222 million trips) and Spain (138 million trips). The trips made by the residents of these three countries accounted for more than half (54.8 %) of all EU residents’ trips. Figure…
(WGHP) — Anytime you travel to a foreign country, it’s best to know what to expect. That’s why the U.S. Department of State issues travel advisories. These advisories serve as a guide to help travelers understand the level of potential risk they may face as Americans abroad. The U.S. Department of State issues travel advisories ranging from Level 1 (where travelers should “exercise normal caution”) to Level 4 (where the State Department warns “do not travel.”) In some cases, a country may be marked as “other” with additional information explaining why that particular situation may be more complicated. All travelers…
If you’re preparing for your next vacation but don’t want to spend too much, you may want to consider countries that are closer to India or have a higher value of the Indian rupee compared to your destination’s home currency. Forbes Advisor India has compiled a list of countries with the cheapest round-trip travel, food and lodging costs. Thailand Round trip cost: New Delhi to Bangkok: 24k to 26k Mumbai to Bangkok: 23.5k Kolkata to Bangkok: 30k to 54k Chennai to Bangkok: 25k to 33k Accommodation cost (business hotel per day): INR 3,000~ Meal cost (per day): INR 1,100 Popular…
(WGHP) — When traveling to another country, it’s best to know what to expect. As a result, the U.S. Department of State has issued a travel advisory. These advisories serve as a guide to help travelers understand the potential level of risk they may face abroad as Americans. The U.S. Department of State has issued travel advisories ranging from Level 1 counties, where travelers must “take normal precautions,” to Level 4, where the State Department warns “Do Not Travel.” In some cases, a country may be marked as “Other” with additional information explaining why a particular situation is more complex.…
Although intra-European tourist arrivals in 2023 increased compared to the previous year, they remained below the figures recorded in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. As expected, intra-European tourist arrivals in the region are expected to reach an estimated 535 million in 2023. This figure is projected to grow steadily thereafter, reaching nearly 691 million in 2026.What are the popular destinations for travel within Europe?As of October 2023, almost 60% of respondents to a survey on Europeans’ travel intentions over the next six months said they plan to travel outside their home country while staying in Europe. Furthermore, the survey…
Several countries in Central Asia (sometimes collectively referred to as Stans) are rolling out ambitious tourism industry development programs in hopes of giving the region a foothold on the global travel map.However, the future of the hospitality industry remains uncertain in most parts of the region due to a complex mix of political, infrastructure and environmental challenges.Kazakhstan, Central Asia’s largest economy, has seen major changes in the country’s hospitality industry over the past two years, said Alexei Vishnevsky, front office manager at Dostyk Hotel in the country’s capital Astana.Vishnevsky said that in addition to seeing a steady increase in occupancy…
Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter, Unlocking the World. Get the latest news on aviation, food and drink, places to stay and other travel trends. CNN — Paris has once again been named the world’s most attractive urban destination, according to the annual report of global market research firm Euromonitor International. Created in partnership with data company Lighthouse, the Top 100 Cities Destination Index 2023 examines major cities around the world and ranks them based on criteria including tourism, sustainability, economic performance, and health and safety. did. Europe accounted for seven of the top 10 cities, with…