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WTTC: Consumers shift toward sustainable travel

Hotel Business

A new report by World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Trip.com Group, together with Deloitte, reveals a heightened appetite for sustainable tourism among consumers, with 69% of travelers actively seeking sustainable travel options. But 2023 is looking even better in terms of travelers’ spend.

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2024 Budget Planning: What Is Top of Mind for Hotel Owners & Operators?

Revenue Hub

Budget season is upon us, and around the world hotel owners and operators are buried deep in data trying to come up with 2024 performance numbers. NB: This is an article from Hotstats What unique challenges are hotels facing in the 2024 budgeting and planning process? Pricing: Have We Reached a Ceiling? percent in 2022 to 6.8

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Spring Budget 2024: How it will affect hospitality businesses

Serviced Apartments

UK: In the Spring Budget 2024, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed the government will freeze alcohol duty and cut National Insurance, as well as raise the VAT threshold for small businesses to £90,000. In today’s Spring Budget, Hunt outlined plans to increase the VAT registration threshold from £85,000 to £90,000 for small businesses.

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The rise of staycations: how UK hotels can capitalise on domestic tourism

Hotel Owner

The staycation trend has seen an unprecedented surge in popularity, particularly in the wake of global events that have restricted international travel, particularly due to the covid-19 pandemic. The appeal lies in the convenience, reduced travel costs, and the opportunity to explore local attractions that might otherwise be overlooked.

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Tourism trends: Domestic and international tourist market

SiteMinder

What are tourism trends? Tourism trends reflect evolving patterns and preferences in travel, influenced by factors such as technological advancements, socio-economic shifts, and changing consumer behaviours. Table of contents Why keep up with new trends in tourism?

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The enduring explorer

SiteMinder

Big picture Humans are wired to travel. In recent years, time without its magic has only served to make it more valuable, meaning that while external forces may push us to adapt, travel can now never be compromised. Most (57%) intend to travel more. Only 9% intend to travel less.

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Travellers from China: Marketing to Chinese tourists

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What are Chinese travellers? Chinese travellers are individuals residing in China who travel domestically within their country or internationally to various destinations around the world. Table of contents Why should you capture the attention of Chinese travellers?