UK: Spending with travel agents continues to grow - According to the Barclays UK Year End Consumer Spend Report, consumer spending with travel agents increased by 7.5% year on year.

Jan 7, 2025 • Hospitality

Travel trends 2025: Budget, luxury, digital, personalized - A new report highlights low-cost innovation, premiumization, online travel and apps, and personalization as the key themes that will shape the travel and tourism sector in 2025.

Jan 7, 2025 • Travel

Beyond overtourism: Moving from traveler shaming to systemic solutions - Climate-conscious travel doesn't mean giving up travel; it means reimagining and transforming it.

Jan 7, 2025 • Travel

How the rich are redefining luxury travel - A majority of travelers across generations say that the top reason they plan to travel in 2024 will be to rest and recharge.

Jan 7, 2025 • Travel

Despegar has been acquired - Prosus, a technology investment firm based in the Netherlands, is acquiring Latin America-based online travel agency Despegar for $1.7 billion in an all-cash deal.

Jan 7, 2025 • Hospitality

Tripadvisor pays $435 million to simplify ownership - The struggling travel site is looking for more flexibility and a wider range of potential deals.

Jan 7, 2025 • Hospitality

Inflation impact still curbing US travel demand - Booking.com says the impact of inflation is still dampening travel demand in the US, with price-conscious consumers waiting longer to plan vacations.

Dec 18, 2024 • Travel

SAP Concur's business travel trends for 2025 - Companies are gradually bringing employees back to the office, leading to an increase in face-to-face meetings and customer visits.

Dec 18, 2024 • Travel