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Following the news that the impact of coronavirus on Southeast Asian (SEA) tourism industry could result in a significant hit; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive and Travel & Tourism Consulting at GlobalData, a leading research and consulting company, offers his view: “While the impact of Wuhan coronavirus outbreak is being felt by several countries across […]
American Airlines partners up with Alaska to strengthen position in Seattle
Following the news that American Airlines has extended its partnership with Alaska to close the gap on Delta; Ralph Hollister, Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “After Delta recently acquired a 20% stake in American’s long-time South American partner LATAM Airlines, American’s extended partnership with Alaska […]
Bahamas international arrivals increase due to improved transport connectivity
International arrivals to the Bahamas are set to reach 1.6 million in 2022, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3% between 2019 and 2022, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Amber Barnes, Travel and Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, says: “Despite the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian, the Bahamas has recovered […]
Aviation industry needs to take real action towards environmental sustainability with 125 million passengers forecast to fly to and from UK airports by 2023
Following the news (Tuesday 4 February) that the UK’s aviation industry is promising to reduce its net carbon emissions to zero by 2050; Ben Cordwell, Associate Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the industry’s current issues: “The UK aviation industry’s target to reduce its net […]
China’s luxury hotels market experienced YOY revenue growth of 10.2% in 2019, says GlobalData
In 2018, China was the largest market for luxury hotels in the world registering year-over-year (YOY) growth of 18.3% in revenue. Continuing the momentum, China dominated the market in 2019, maintaining a YOY growth rate of 10.2%, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s industry report: ‘Global Luxury Hotels Market to 2023’, reveals […]
Visa exemption agreements must remain post-Brexit if European tourism is to thrive
The UK is finally leaving the EU, but there remains much speculation about potential future visa requirements for holidaymakers. Nick Wyatt, Head of R&A and Travel & Tourism at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on why more burdensome entry requirements for tourists would benefit nobody: “Nobody gains from a tightening […]
China’s FSC market expected to grow rapidly fuelled by rising middle class, says GlobalData
The number of seats sold by the Chinese Full Service Carriers (FSC) in 2018 looked to a staggering 561.3million surpassing the Low Cost Carrier industry (LCC) of 47.3million, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData forecasts that the Chinese FSC market will overtake the US by 2023 in terms of number of seats […]
Coronavirus could seriously impact global tourism industry as China had 159 million outbound tourists in 2019
Following the news that Hong Kong is restricting its borders with the mainland to limit the spread of coronavirus; Ben Cordwell, Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the current situation: “As reported cases of the coronavirus increase and spread far beyond China, concern within the global tourism industry is understandably peaking. Travel stocks were among the biggest […]
Japan is the destination market with the most potential, says GlobalData
GlobalData recently released its Tourism Potential Index report, which aims to offer a clear view of the potential for growth of the main developed and emerging national tourism industries; Johnatan Vandesquille, Analyst, Travel & Tourism, at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, gives more detail about the outcomes of this research: “According to GlobalData’s […]
Japan to experience highest growth in international arrivals by 2022, says GlobalData
Following the news that the number of international tourists is set to reach 1.7 billion in 2022 and no country will see a greater increase in international arrivals than Japan; Johnatan Vandesquille, Analyst, Travel & Tourism, at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the situation: “The tourism industry is forecast […]
US tops budget hotel market supported by an increase in average daily rate
In 2018, the US reported the highest revenue in the budget hotel market worldwide, followed by the UK. Revenue increased by 3.5% year-over-year (YOY) in the US, mainly due to an increase in average daily rate (ADR), which is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7% between 2018 and 2023, […]
OYO downsizing illustrates risk associated with its rapid growth strategy, says GlobalData
Following the news that OYO’s growth strategy is currently being re-evaluated due to questions surrounding its ability to become profitable. Ralph Hollister, Analyst, Travel & Tourism at GlobalData, offers his view on the situation: “After what seemed to be a meteoric rise for OYO in the lodging sector, the company will now be laying off […]
US low-cost carrier market sold the highest number of seats than any other destination in 2018
The US recorded the highest number of low-cost carrier (LCC) seats sold in 2018 at 246 million and the LCC industry in this destination continues to dominate over any other country, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Both Spain and the UK take second and third position with the top LCC markets […]
Destination and resort spa visitation grew at a CAGR of 8.5% in Kenya between 2015 and 2019
Spa tourism in Kenya has been excelling at a swift rate. From 2015 to 2019, spa visitation grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest report, ‘Destination Market Insights: East Africa’, reveals that wellness tourism is becoming an important sub-sector for Kenya and […]
Government’s Flybe rescue package not tackling underlying issues, says GlobalData
Following the announcement of a rescue plan for Flybe; Ralph Hollister, Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, offers his view on the situation: “The rescue package may provide short-term relief for Flybe, but deeper underlying issues are the root cause of the airline’s woes. A key component of the rescue deal is the deferral of […]
Package holiday industry to be worth US$632bn by 2023
In light of the demise of the 178 year old operator, Thomas Cook, there has been much chaos and uncertainty surrounding the package holiday market. However, in reality, the global market value of the package holiday market is booming at US$510bn in 2019, forecast to reach US$632bn by 2023, according to GlobalData, a leading data […]
As UK government mulls Flybe action, it must choose between connectivity and green credentials
Following the news that the UK government is rumoured to be considering changes to air passenger duty as Flybe’s future hangs in the balance, Nick Wyatt, Head of R&A and Travel & Tourism at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the situation: “The government finds itself in an unenviable position. […]
Uncertainty surrounding Flybe highlights wider industry issues
Following today’s news (Monday 13 January) that Flybe is reportedly holding crisis talks with the British government, Ben Cordwell, Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the airline’s current issues: “News that Flybe is rumoured to be in rescue talks to secure additional funding comes as […]
Despite current economic climate, international departures from Turkey will reach 12.2 million by 2023, says GlobalData
The number of international departures from Turkey is expected to increase from 10.1 million in 2018 to 12.2 million by 2023, despite recent issues affecting the macro-economic climate, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest report, ‘Tourism source market insight: Turkey’, notes that increasing connectivity to destinations such as Japan, the US and Europe has […]
Eradicating single-use plastics a key trend that will shape sustainable tourism in 2020
Sustainability is a megatrend in tourism due to the negative environmental, social and economic impacts the industry creates on a global scale. Ralph Hollister, Travel and Tourism Analyst at leading data and analytics company GlobalData, looks at the key sustainability trends that will shape the industry in 2020, ranging from the eradication of single-use plastics […]