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British companies showing adaptability and offering more domestic options is a positive move, says GlobalData

According to GlobalData’s Week 10 COVID-19 Survey, 44% of British respondents are extremely concerned about the coronavirus pandemic, whilst only 2% are not concerned. These figures highlight the impact that COVID-19 is continuing to have on the British psyche and does not bode well for the international tourism market. “According to the same survey, 40% […]
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Generation X travel plans most disrupted by COVID-19 in UAE

Generation X has experienced the most disruption among age groups in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) when it comes to the cancelation of travel plans. Within this demographic, over a third of respondents ‘strongly agree’ they have had to change or cancel upcoming domestic (36%) and international (41%) plans, according to a survey by GlobalData, […]
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Prime Minister’s support for cruise industry is only short-term solution

Following the news that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said the UK Government will support cruise companies in any way they can; Ben Cordwell, Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the current situation: “Boris Johnson’s support for the British cruise industry will be welcomed news for cruise liners around the UK. However, the industry still faces a number of difficult […]
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Expedia shutting multifamily business illustrates slower demand recovery in urban areas, says GlobalData

Following a recent announcement that Expedia Group has permanently closed its multifamily solutions business; Ralph Hollister, Analyst, Travel & Tourism at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the situation: “The current streamlining of operations within Expedia, combined with a lack of urban demand due to COVID-19, means the company will […]
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Travel resumption and robust hygiene measures key for revival of travel and tourism in Singapore, says GlobalData

Following the news that visitor arrivals to Singapore hit historic low in April 2020; Animesh Kumar, Director of Travel and Tourism Consulting at GlobalData, a leading research and consulting company, offers his view: “Singapore witnessed almost 100% decline in international tourist arrivals as only around 750 visitors arrived in April 2020. According to Singapore Tourism […]
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Travel intermediaries need to increase transparency to restore consumer confidence, says GlobalData

Transparency will be the key to provide service to the future tourists. During this COVID-19 pandemic, many aspects of future travels have been labelled as ‘uncertain’. Intermediaries offering more information and clearer policies will indisputably be at an advantage in terms of restoring consumer confidence, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Issues surrounding […]
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Virtual reality may become a key component in the booking process

A total 45% of global travelers remain extremely concerned about the outbreak of COVID-19, according to GlobalData’s latest consumer survey.This accentuates that consumer uncertainty remains one of the greatest barriers facing operators. Making virtual reality (VR) a key component in the booking process may act as an additional tool to ease consumer uncertainty, creating an […]
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