travel
STA Travel to partner with Airbnb
Homes listed on the Airbnb site are to be bookable via STA Travel both online and through an in-store referral scheme. STA Travel is the first high street travel agent […]
Technologies bringing market-of-one closer in business travel
Carlson Wagonlit Travel has identified five key trends which will have the greatest impact on business travel going forward. The ‘Faster, Smarter, better?’ study highlights mobile technologies, customisation, the sharing […]
Growth expected for Western Europe business travel
The GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), has announced the results of its latest GBTA BTI™ Outlook – Western Europe report, a […]
The end of dynamic packaging?
Industry consultant Andy Cooper considers whether recent developments mean the end of the dynamic packaging era I read with interest Steve Endacott’s recent viewthat HM Revenue and Customs may have Flight-Plus […]
Desktop travel booking tipped for rapid drop, mobile becoming booking mainstay.
SITA has released the results of its latest Passenger IT Trends survey, showing rising use of mobile apps for check-ins and a continued reliance on self-service fueled by technology. The […]
BHA slams OTAs for ‘stifling competition’
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has hit out at online travel agents after a settlement by EU competition authorities which prevents hotels offering a cheaper rate on their own website. […]
Experts advise caution in chase for Chinese visitors
The travel industry should exercise more caution towards the Chinese market and focus less on the projected numbers of outbound tourists from China, according to two leading academics. Professor Wolfgang […]
Royal Caribbean to call time on last-minute discounts
Royal Caribbean could soon be rolling out its US-based policy of ending last-minute discounts to the UK market, the line’s new president has hinted. Speaking on board Anthem of the […]
Hospitality and leisure industry ‘missing out on spending power of pensioners’
The spending power of pensioners is being seen as a missed opportunity for companies that remain focused on targeting families, according to a new report. The over-65s spend £3,372 a […]
Confidence in disposable income at four-year high
UK consumers displayed their highest level of confidence in disposable income in three years in the first quarter of 2015, according to the latest Deloitte Consumer Tracker. Deloitte’s Q1 2015 […]